Year: 2026

The Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (Pastef) will hold its first elective national congress on June 6–7, 2026, in Dakar. The central agenda item:…

Nigeria school abductions linked to boko haram militants

Nigerian armed forces have attributed the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, located in southern Nigeria, to members of the Boko Haram jihadist group. A military spokesperson…

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Senegal’s political landscape: Diomaye Faye and Sonko’s contrasting agendas

The political landscape in Senegal this week is marked by a delicate balance at the highest levels of government, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko navigate…

Côte d’ivoire honoured for agricultural leadership at pan-african awards

The Bâtisseurs de l’Économie Africaine platform, a pan-African initiative, has unveiled its 20th-anniversary laureates, recognizing nations that have driven economic and social progress through effective public policies and sectoral achievements.…

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Senegal’s PM Sonko vows no protection for homosexuality under stricter laws

Senegal’s stance on homosexuality: PM Sonko reaffirms tougher legislation In a firm declaration, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has once again underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening laws against homosexuality,…

Ousmane Sonko warns of stricter enforcement and tougher laws on homosexuality in Sénégal

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has once again signaled the government’s firm commitment to reinforcing the legal framework regarding homosexuality in Sénégal. He emphasized that the state will ensure the law…

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FINADEV Tchad liquidated by COBAC after licence revocation

The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) has revoked the operating licence of Financial Development Tchad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), a microfinance institution based in N’Djamena, marking the beginning of its liquidation…

Boko haram linked to southern nigerian child abductions

Security forces point to Boko Haram in surge of child kidnappings across southern Nigeria Nigerian military officials have confirmed that Boko Haram militants are responsible for a wave of child…

Islamic state’s Sahel branch maintains grip on northeast Mali

The Sahel Province of the Islamic State continues to hold sway in northeastern Mali, even as the JNIM draws greater attention. The regions of Gao—particularly the Ansongo district—and Ménaka remain…

Romero skips Tottenham’s survival clash amid argentina final

Cristian Romero misses Tottenham’s critical Premier League showdown Tottenham Hotspur face a decisive moment in their fight for Premier League survival this weekend, but their captain, Cristian Romero, will not…

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Côte d’Ivoire launches digital barometer to track financial service satisfaction