In a bold move to curb excessive administrative travel, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has rolled out stringent new regulations governing overseas trips for ministers and
Year: 2026
West africa adopts landmark green economy plan for women’s empowerment
West Africa launches regional initiative to merge gender equality and green economy The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has greenlit a groundbreaking regional
N’Djamena to host African Water Forum in 2026
N’Djamena to host African Water Forum in 2026 The African Water Forum will convene in N’Djamena on July 15-16, 2026, bringing together key stakeholders to
Senegal’s Pastef party to hold historic convention in 2026 under Sonko’s leadership
The Patriotic Africans of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (Pastef) is set to convene its first-ever elective national congress on June 6 and 7,
Nigerian military blames Boko Haram for school abductions in south
The Nigerian military has officially attributed the abduction of dozens of students and teachers in Oyo State, southern Nigeria, to fighters from Boko Haram. In
Senegal’s Diomaye Faye and Sonko navigate parallel political agendas
Senegal’s leadership faces test as two agendas unfold This week marks the beginning of a critical juncture in Senegal’s political landscape, as President Bassirou Diomaye
African nations recognized for economic excellence at the 20th anniversary of the Builders of the African Economy
The pan-African platform known as the Builders of the African Economy is celebrating its 20th anniversary by honoring several nations for their impactful public policies
Senegal’s stance on homosexuality: Sonko vows strict enforcement of laws
Senegal’s firm position on homosexuality under scrutiny Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has once again underscored the government’s determination to reinforce existing legislation against homosexuality in
Ousmane Sonko promises strict enforcement as Sénégal eyes tougher homosexuality laws
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has once again signaled the government’s firm intention to tighten legal measures regarding homosexuality in Sénégal. During a recent address, he
FINADEV Tchad liquidated by COBAC following 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, placing
Nigerian military blames Boko Haram for child abductions in southern region
The Nigerian armed forces have confirmed that Boko Haram militants were responsible for the abduction of children in the southern regions of the country. The
Islamic state in Sahel continues to operate despite jnim dominance
The Islamic State’s Sahel Province keeps a firm grip on Mali’s northeast despite the JNIM spotlight The Islamic State’s Sahel Province (ISSP)—once known as the