Sonko meets Dakar archbishop ahead of popenguine 2026 pilgrimage
Days before the 138th edition of the Popenguine Marian pilgrimage, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Dakar’s Notre-Dame des Victoires Cathedral. The meeting took place in an atmosphere of warmth and mutual respect, with the Archbishop of Dakar, Monseigneur André Guèye, personally receiving the head of government. Ousmane Sonko arrived at the […]
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Koumra: security forces enhance human rights adherence
A comprehensive awareness campaign for the Forces of Defense and Security (FDS) commenced on May 21st at the Koumra Central Police Station. This crucial training aims to firmly embed respect for human rights and the imperative to combat impunity within military and security institutions. Striking a balance between maintaining order and upholding human dignity remains […]
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Senegal infrastructure review reveals 245 dormant projects worth billions
A comprehensive review of Senegal’s public infrastructure projects has uncovered 245 assets and initiatives that remain either unused, incomplete, or underutilized. The findings, presented during a high-level interministerial council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, highlight critical gaps in project execution and asset management nationwide. The assessment categorized these projects into four distinct groups […]
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Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko meets Monseigneur André Guéye before Popenguine pilgrimage
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko conducted a significant courtesy visit this afternoon with Monseigneur André Guéye, just days before the eagerly anticipated traditional Marian pilgrimage to Popenguine. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko conducted a significant courtesy visit this afternoon with Monseigneur André Guéye, just days before the eagerly anticipated traditional Marian pilgrimage to Popenguine. This particular encounter, […]
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Niger faces record deflation amid rising essential costs
Recent data from Niger’s National Statistics Institute (INS) has sent ripples through the economic landscape. The Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IHPC) for April 2026 reveals a historic deflationary trend, with prices plummeting by -8.5 % year-on-year. Yet, this macroeconomic milestone contrasts sharply with the lived experiences of Nigerien households, where daily expenses tell a different […]
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Niamey tabaski: soaring sheep prices strain household budgets
With Aïd al-Adha approaching, Niamey’s streets are alive with livestock. Trucks laden with cattle roll in continuously, and livestock markets overflow with activity. Yet, the laws of supply and demand seem to vanish—despite record abundance, prices surge while inflation tightens its grip on household finances. Niamey, late May 2026 — The streets of Niger’s capital […]
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Bubble cup 2026: Wolfsburg and Paderborn settle for draw in relegation play-off first leg
VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn 07 played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Bundesliga promotion/relegation playoff clash on Thursday night. The outcome leaves the contest wide open ahead of the second leg in Paderborn on 25 May at 20:30 CEST. The under-pressure Wolves, sitting 16th in the Bundesliga with 29 points […]
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Prime minister ousmane sonko champions public-private partnerships for Senegal’s national parks
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued clear directives to several key ministries, including those responsible for the Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning, Cooperation, Finance, and Budget. The mandate is to implement all necessary measures to invigorate the management of Senegal’s invaluable national natural heritage. Working in close coordination with COSIVRA, the administration aims to establish a […]
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Prime minister ousmane sonko meets Dakar archbishop ahead of popenguine pilgrimage
As preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 Popenguine pilgrimage, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko met with His Grace Archbishop André Guèye of Dakar in a high-level encounter underscoring republican cordiality and deep mutual respect. The official meeting, held amid national logistical and security preparations for the major Christian event, served as a platform for warm exchanges […]
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Wolfsburg and paderborn play to nil in first leg of bundesliga playoff
The crucial first leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoffs ended in a goalless draw on Thursday evening. Despite dominating proceedings at home, VfL Wolfsburg, currently 16th in the standings, could not break down SC Paderborn, the 2.Bundesliga’s third-placed side. The decisive second leg now looms large for both clubs, with the Lower Saxony side forced […]
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Prime minister ousmane sonko visits Dakar archbishop before popenguine pilgrimage
Just days prior to the revered Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko undertook a significant courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guèye, the esteemed Archbishop of Dakar, this past Thursday. The Senegalese Primature confirmed this important engagement. The gathering was characterized by exceptionally warm and cordial discussions between the two figures. During their exchange, Archbishop […]
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Prime minister ousmane sonko exposes 279 billion fcfa in Senegal’s stalled public projects
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently disclosed that a staggering 245 public infrastructure projects across Senegal, representing a cumulative investment of 279 billion CFA francs, have been identified as either incomplete or non-operational. This significant revelation was made during an inter-ministerial council held in Dakar, focusing on the nation’s infrastructure challenges. The Prime Minister recounted that […]
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