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The fourth edition of the University of Environment and Energy kicked off in Dakar this Tuesday, May 19, bringing together experts, researchers, public officials, civil society organizations, and technical partners focused on environmental and energy […]
Senegal’s future in space: defending sovereignty through technology At the heart of Dakar’s Senegal Space Week 2026, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message: space mastery is no longer optional—it’s […]
When Mali’s military leadership invited Russian mercenaries into the country in 2021, their primary focus shifted toward subduing Tuareg rebels in the northern regions. This strategic pivot, however, inadvertently created a vacuum that allowed jihadist […]
The Senegalese National Assembly is set to host a pivotal plenary session this Friday, May 22, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM, where Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet members will face direct questioning from […]
Escalating tensions within the MPC: Russian mercenaries officially intervene, escorting Didot Ali and his successor to Bossangoa (Editor’s note: The original article provided only a title; no further body text was supplied for this report.) […]
An in-depth look at how kidnapping has become a lucrative funding stream for Boko Haram across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. the kidnapping industry: Boko Haram’s financial lifeline In Nigeria—by far the hardest-hit country—kidnapping has […]
The kidnapping industry has evolved into a lucrative financial engine for Boko Haram, enabling the group to sustain its insurgency across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. Over the past year, more than 4,700 individuals were […]
The detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck has sparked widespread debate, particularly online. Charged with alleged unnatural acts, he was formally indicted by a Louga judge and remanded in custody this week. Amid the unfolding […]
Sénégal’s 2025 UEMOA review highlights steady progress with targeted improvements Dakar witnessed a pivotal moment this week as the Sénégal government convened the political phase of the UEMOA’s annual review of community reforms, policies, programs, […]
19 may 2026 Download pricing gridTheme Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Senegal space week: Dakar advances technological sovereignty plan breaking news 19 may 2026 The Senegalese government is significantly stepping up its […]
French Euro MP slams brutal anti-LGBTQ+ campaign in Senegal Manon Aubry, a French Member of the European Parliament representing La France Insoumise, has issued a sharp condemnation of the escalating crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals in […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet are set to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026, for the highly anticipated Questions d’Actualité, a key parliamentary session where elected officials grill the […]