Month: May 2026

Politics

Controversy erupts over alleged sonko-seck connection in Senegal

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Tensions escalated in Senegal’s political and judicial spheres as the Forum du Justiciable vehemently rejected any suggestion of a connection between Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ongoing case involving…

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Tabaski in Senegal the economic burden of the eid al-adha sheep

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

Tabaski in Senegal: the economic burden of the Eid al-Adha sheep For millions of Senegalese, the annual Eid al-Adha celebration has become a financial nightmare. What was once a religious…

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Kaolack mayor and project director questioned in defamation case

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The legal conflict involving Fadilou Kéita, Director General of Senegal’s Caisse des dépôts et consignations (CDC), intensified this Wednesday. Two prominent figures from Kaolack, Mayor Serigne Mboup and Habibou Lèye,…

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Kémi Séba faces mounting legal pressure as extradition to Bénin looms

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

Legal proceedings involving panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son have reached a critical juncture. As key deadlines approach in the courtroom, the defense’s arguments are struggling to sway the…

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Senegal halts truck convoys to Mali amid rising jihadist threats

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Dakar-Bamako road, the lifeline of trade between Senegal and Mali, is facing one of its most severe security crises yet. The Union des routiers du Sénégal (URS) has instructed…

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Sénégal legal probe targets former minister Thierno Lô

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Dakar public prosecutor has initiated a formal investigation into Thierno Lô, a former minister and prominent member of the Alliance for the Republic (APR). This legal action follows the…

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Chad reshuffles top security posts with new appointments

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

Chad Chad reshuffles top security posts with new appointments Chad’s government unveils strategic leadership changes in the Public Security Ministry, elevating Mahamat Koty Abdraman and Khassim Taha Bouri to key…

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Burkina Faso scandal rocks military leadership as 170 million cfa stolen from defense minister

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Burkina Faso military, already battling an unprecedented security and humanitarian crisis, is now reeling from a shocking scandal involving high-level corruption within its ranks. The revelation that 170 million…

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Niger’s military junta escalates uranium dispute with risky takeover of arlit mine

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Nigerien military leadership has taken a decisive step in its ongoing campaign to sever economic ties with Western partners by terminating the decades-old mining concession in Arlit. The move,…

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Ousmane Sonko’s pivotal speech amid Senegal’s electoral reforms debate

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

This Friday, Ousmane Sonko will address the National Assembly in a politically charged environment, following the recent electoral code amendments. The session promises to be highly animated, with opposition voices…

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Chad’s economic transition faces structural hurdles amid global support

6 months ago
Kadi Alhassane

Chad’s economic transition is now under intense scrutiny as the government promotes its « Tchad Connexion 2030 » initiative, a bold plan aiming to steer the country toward sustainable growth…

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Ivorian presidential election unfolds amid tight security despite tensions

6 months ago
Sidi Mohamed

The Ivorian presidential election unfolded under a tense yet orderly atmosphere, with polling stations across the country reporting no major incidents by close of day. A heightened security presence and…