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The recent technical agreement reached between Senegal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sparked intense political debate. Thierno Bocoum, who leads the AGIR-Les Leaders movement, is calling on the government to clarify how the […]
In a decisive move to transform its education landscape, the Bénin government has announced a sweeping set of reforms aimed at fostering inclusion and modernizing the national school system ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year. […]
Since Monday, August 31, the renowned journalist and director of Radio Télévision Saraounia, Moussa Kaka, has vanished without a trace in Niamey. While some diplomatic circles cautiously refer to this as a mere missing person […]
The financial affairs of foreign leaders holding assets in France have become a focal point for the Parquet National Financier (PNF), and the spotlight now shines on the real estate portfolio linked to Faure Gnassingbé, […]
The transfer saga involving Riyad Mahrez has reached a critical stage. Insider reports indicate that the Algerian star’s move to Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia is nearing completion, pending the final green light from the Saudi […]
Sovereign expansion for Air Sénégal Air Sénégal has marked a significant milestone in its operational growth by acquiring a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This strategic move, fully financed by the Senegalese government, underscores the national […]
The mutiny that shook Niamey on August 29, 2026, exposed deeper fractures within Niger’s military apparatus. What began as a localized insurrection within the elite Special Forces—critical to the nation’s anti-jihadist operations—unfolded into a stark […]
The Moroccan delegation has once again pledged its unwavering support for the protection of children caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts during a high-level session at the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC). […]
The Senegalese government and experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have successfully reached a staff-level agreement for a comprehensive 36-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This crucial support, valued at nearly $2.2 […]
Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly, has publicly shared his perspective on the recent agreement between the International Monetary Fund (FMI) and the government of Senegal. Through a […]
Dakar has secured a crucial financial pathway, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) opening the door to a substantial $2.2 billion package. This significant development is poised to provide a major boost to Senegal’s economic […]
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), formed by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger a year ago, set out with a bold promise: mutual defense. Yet as jihadist attacks escalate across Niger’s territory, the alliance’s failure […]