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In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with Senegalese parliamentarians during a dedicated session focused on current […]
Prime minister Ousmane Sonko to address parliament on friday On Friday, May 22, 2026, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will take center stage at the National Assembly during a pivotal session of parliamentary questions. This engagement […]
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational reach by launching a brazen assault on a Chinese-owned mining facility in Naréna, near the Guinea border in southern […]
Mali’s unfolding crisis: between military rule and jihadist sharia Malians confront an agonizing dilemma, trapped between a floundering military government and triumphant jihadists vowing Sharia law. This is the anatomy of an inescapable political deadlock. […]
The summer transfer window at Olympique de Marseille is shaping up to be a high-stakes period, as financial constraints force the club to consider divesting key assets. With Champions League revenue out of reach, the […]
News Politics Ivorian civil society urges major electoral reform and inclusive political talks By Independent Ivorian Press – May 19, 2026 0 1 Facebook X Pinterest X WhatsApp The debate over electoral governance reform in […]
french officials and advocacy groups rally against Senegal’s anti-lgbtq+ law French advocacy groups and elected officials are intensifying their efforts to support LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal, following the country’s recent enactment of a stringent law. […]
Maurice Digbeu Kipré, visionary founder and CEO of Serenity, one of Côte d’Ivoire’s leading insurance firms, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Abidjan. He was 75 years old. With a solid academic foundation […]
Senegal’s road to AFCON 2027: group J challenges revealed The journey for Senegal, the reigning champions, towards the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 has officially begun with the announcement of their qualifying group. The Lions […]
In N’Djamena and across Chad’s urban centers, sports betting and online gambling are rapidly gaining traction among young people. Driven by the promise of quick winnings, digital entertainment, and the pervasive influence of the internet, […]
Residents across Senegal are up in arms over the latest pricing announcement from Starlink, the satellite internet provider making waves in the West African connectivity market. The company’s newly unveiled tariffs have triggered a wave […]
In a move aimed at easing the burden on low-income families, Niger’s transitional administration has introduced a decree capping residential rents in Niamey at a range of 15,000 to 80,000 West African CFA francs. While […]