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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 […]
Dakar, 21 May — A sweeping inventory of halted infrastructure projects across Senegal has uncovered 245 stalled initiatives, collectively trapping public funds worth 279 billion CFA francs in dormant assets, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko revealed […]
Chad deadly crash in koundoul claims motorcyclist’s life in fiery crash A motorcyclist died in a fiery crash after colliding with a truck near Koundoul, close to N’Djamena. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident. — […]
The bustling trade artery connecting Dakar and Bamako has ground to a halt following escalating tensions at the Senegal–Mali border. Trucks carrying essential goods, livestock, and passengers now idle at the Kidira crossing, a critical […]
Traffic along the Dakar-Bamako corridor has come to a standstill following renewed tensions at the Senegal-Mali border. Trucks carrying essential goods, including food and fuel, remain stranded near the crossing point of Kidira, a critical […]
The Teranga Lions have officially revealed their 28-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly set to lead the charge despite Koulibaly’s ongoing injury concerns. Head coach Pape Thiaw […]
Once a steady, low-profile ally of France in West Africa, Togo has emerged as the latest battleground in a high-stakes geopolitical rivalry. The stakes could not be higher: influence in a country that serves as […]
The Nigerien government formalized on May 18, 2026, through a Council of Ministers meeting, the establishment of a national uranium mining company and the cancellation of the mining concession held by the French group Orano […]
The National Office for Pilgrimage Organization (ORGEP) has issued a stern reminder to Chadian pilgrims preparing for the 2026 Hajj, emphasizing strict adherence to safety and discipline protocols set by Saudi authorities. This directive follows […]
Afrique Patrice Talon bids farewell to the people of Benin In a heartfelt message released by outgoing President Patrice Talon of Benin on May 21, 2026, he expressed profound gratitude to the nation. Armand Djaleu […]
As the Republic of Benin prepares to close a pivotal chapter in its recent political history, government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji has stepped forward to address the critical transition ahead. With the second term of […]
The Supreme Court in N’Djamena is under tight security today, with heavy deployment from the national defense and security forces. The scene includes members of the National Guard, gendarmerie, and police, all positioned to control […]