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As Eid al-Adha approaches, Niamey’s roads teem with livestock trucks while markets overflow with sheep. Yet, the iron law of supply and demand appears to vanish: despite a historic abundance, prices surge and inflation tightens […]
With the marian pilgrimage of Popenguine just days away, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to Monseigneur André Guéye. The meeting, held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, provided an opportunity to discuss […]
Football fans witnessed a tightly contested first leg of the Bundesliga promotion/relegation playoff as Wolfsburg and Paderborn battled to a scoreless draw in a match that kept the suspense alive until the final whistle. The […]
SENEGAL GOVERNMENT Dakar — The Senegalese Prime Minister has directed all government ministries to expedite the completion and operationalization of ongoing infrastructure projects nationwide. Speaking at a high-level interministerial meeting in Dakar, he emphasized the […]
Wolfsburg and Paderborn play out a stalemate in first leg of Bundesliga relegation playoff Football Bundesliga relegation playoff The first leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoff ended without a winner as Wolfsburg, struggling at the […]
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has placed the spotlight on the upcoming 2026-2027 rainy season agricultural campaign during a recent Council of Ministers meeting. While acknowledging the commendable efforts of national agencies like […]
Military cooperation Cameroon and Chad strengthen military alliance after May 20 celebrations Following the joint military parade marking the National Unity Day festivities, Yaoundé and N’Djamena have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defense cooperation […]
Dakar — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized the lack of judicial accountability for financial mismanagement and corruption cases in Senegal, demanding immediate action during a high-level interministerial meeting on infrastructure. His remarks, directed […]
Recent developments in Markounda have highlighted growing tensions as Wagner Group forces allegedly obstruct peace initiatives led by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (Minusca). The situation involves rebels […]
Manchester United’s interim manager, Michael Carrick, has officially confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro will not feature in the club’s final Premier League fixture of the season against Brighton. The announcement comes as the 34-year-old prepares […]
Live: Wolfsburg face Paderborn in Bundesliga relegation playoff Follow the high-stakes Bundesliga relegation playoff clash between Wolfsburg and Paderborn live from the Volkswagen Arena. The decisive second leg kicks off at 8:00 PM CET on […]
Senegal has taken a decisive step toward ensuring seamless transport and mobility for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, a landmark event set to unfold on African soil for the very first time. The country’s […]