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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 […]
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 […]
Premier League Arsenal inches closer to Premier League glory with title on the line Updated today at 12:55 Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger A narrow victory over Burnley on Monday (1-0) propelled Arsenal into […]
Navigating leadership constraints: Can Ousmane Sonko steer PASTEF past article 17? As the 2026 general congress of PASTEF approaches, the question of Ousmane Sonko’s eligibility to continue leading the party under the provisions of Article […]
The recent enactment of Senegal’s revised Electoral Code has ignited a fierce political debate, with critics questioning whether the changes tilt the playing field in favor of the ruling coalition. Tafsir Thioye, an independent lawmaker […]
African Politics Dakar reshapes the future of Francophonie in Africa By Staff May 19, 2026 164 No comment Dakar, May 19, 2026 — A gathering of over 200 African parliamentarians and institutional leaders in Dakar […]
Internal divisions threaten Pastef ahead of 2027 local elections With Burkina Faso’s 2027 local elections looming, the Pastef political movement faces escalating internal fractures that risk eroding its cohesion. The power struggles unfolding in key […]
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s vibrant economic heart, became the epicenter for continental discourse on personal data governance, hosting a pivotal event on May 18, 2026. For four days, the 9th international conference of the African Network […]
The National Museum of Chad in N’Djamena came alive on the evening of May 18, 2026, as it hosted the country’s first-ever Museum Night, an event dedicated to showcasing the nation’s rich cultural heritage. Under […]
Senegal’s recently enacted anti-homosexuality law, which significantly escalates penalties for what it terms «acts against nature», is now generating its initial judicial ramifications amid intense public debate. Just six weeks following its promulgation, over one […]