How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings

how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Across West Africa’s conflict zones, kidnappings have evolved into a sophisticated revenue stream for armed factions. Nowhere is this more evident than…

How Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings

how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Abductions in West Africa have become a multi-million-dollar industry, serving as a primary revenue stream for Boko Haram and its splinter factions…

Babacar Ba condemns ‘discredit attempt’ against prime minister Ousmane Sonko

The apprehension of political figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited considerable public discussion. Accused of alleged “unnatural acts,” he faced formal charges on Monday, delivered by the investigating judge of Louga’s…

Senegal’s UEMOA review shows strong progress with minor setbacks in key sectors

Senegal maintains robust performance in annual UEMOA reforms despite sectoral challenges The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led the political phase of the annual review of UEMOA’s community…

Senegal space week 2026: Dakar’s push for tech sovereignty

Senegal charts bold course in Africa’s space technology race Dakar is making no secret of its ambitions to become a continental leader in strategic technologies. At the second edition of…

French eu lawmaker slams growing anti-lgbt persecution in Senegal

French EU lawmaker slams growing anti-LGBT persecution in Senegal French Member of the European Parliament Manon Aubry has voiced strong condemnation of the escalating crackdown on LGBT individuals in Senegal,…

Mali government faces scrutiny in Bamako assembly session

May 19, 2026 Download pricing grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode government under spotlight: Ousmane Sonko and cabinet face assembly questions breaking May 19, 2026 Prime Minister…

Manchester City faces Bournemouth in Premier League title race showdown

With the Premier League title hanging in the balance, Manchester City travels to Bournemouth this evening in a must-win clash that could redefine the season’s outcome. Trailing Arsenal by just…

Prime minister Ousmane Sonko to face lawmakers in Bamako parliament session

This Friday, May 22, 2026, the Prime Minister of the Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, is set to take center stage at the National Assembly in Bamako. The highly anticipated session will…

Mali’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko to address parliament friday

Mali’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko to address parliament friday This Friday, Ousmane Sonko, Mali’s Prime Minister, will address the National Assembly during a high-stakes session of parliamentary questions. The gathering…

Jnim targets chinese mine in Mali amid deepening insecurity

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational capacity in Mali, this time striking a Chinese-owned mining site in Naréna, close to…

Mali’s deepening crisis: the JNIM’s shadow over Bamako

Mali’s deepening crisis: the JNIM’s shadow over Bamako Caught between a struggling military government and the conquering jihadists’ promise of Sharia law, Malians face an impossible choice. This is an…