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Economic Investigation Tabaski costs push Senegalese families into debt traps Each year, millions of Senegalese plunge into debt to purchase a sheep for Tabaski. From rotating savings clubs to microfinance institutions and informal lenders, an […]
The legal battle surrounding panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son has reached a critical juncture. As pivotal court deadlines approach, the arguments presented by the activist’s legal team have struggled to sway the judges, […]
The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Dakar has launched a formal investigation into Thierno Lô, a former minister and prominent member of the Alliance for the Republic (APR) party. The probe follows allegations surrounding the aborted […]
The Dakar-Bamako trade route, the lifeline connecting Senegal and Mali, is facing unprecedented security challenges. The Union of Senegalese Truckers (URS) has instructed its drivers to avoid traveling into Malian territory due to a surge […]
Chad Chad reshuffles top security posts with strategic appointments Chad has announced pivotal leadership changes within its Ministry of Public Security, elevating key officials to critical roles. Share Two significant leadership appointments have been finalized […]
Une affaire de vol aux répercussions politiques majeures Dans un Burkina Faso en proie à une crise sécuritaire et humanitaire sans précédent, une affaire de détournement de fonds secoue l’institution militaire. Le général Célestin Simporé, […]
Football Premier League Tottenham Hotspur De Zerbi declares Tottenham’s survival battle against everton more vital than any trophy After Tuesday’s 1-2 loss to Chelsea, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has framed Sunday’s clash with Everton […]
The military-led government of Niger has taken a decisive step in its campaign to assert national control over strategic resources, but the move threatens to destabilize a critical economic sector. By terminating the long-standing mining […]
Sonko’s Friday address: a turning point for Senegal’s electoral future This Friday, Senegal’s political landscape braces for a pivotal moment as Ousmane Sonko addresses the National Assembly in Dakar. The upcoming session follows the recent […]
Chad’s economic transformation faces a critical juncture. The government is actively promoting its “Tchad Connexion 2030” plan, a flagship strategy designed to steer the nation towards sustainable growth, reducing its reliance on oil revenues. International […]
The Ivory Coast presidential election unfolded under tight security measures and an atmosphere of heightened tension, yet concluded without any significant disturbances reported from polling stations across the nation. From the economic hub of Abidjan […]
Niger has officially inaugurated the Timersoï Uranium Mining Company (TSUMCO), a new national entity poised to assume control over the uranium deposits in Arlit, situated in the country’s northern region. This pivotal moment simultaneously signals […]