Ousmane Sonko outlines priorities for Senegal’s 2026 agricultural campaign
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently dedicated his address during a Council of Ministers meeting to the crucial preparations for Senegal’s 2026-2027 winter agricultural season. While commending the commendable efforts and achievements of national institutions such as the Senegalese Institute of Agricultural Research (ISRA) and Industries Chimiques du Sénégal (ICS) in producing fertilizers and certified seeds, […]
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Sonko criticizes lack of judicial action in accounting audits
During a high-level interministerial meeting on infrastructure development, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko sharply questioned Justice Minister Yassine Fall about the slow judicial response to financial discrepancies uncovered in recent audits. The exchange highlighted growing frustration over accountability in public spending. The Prime Minister expressed skepticism about the government’s current approach, stating that citizens are being […]
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Wagner obstructs rebel disarmament efforts in markounda
Russian mercenaries halt UN-backed disarmament initiative In the northern town of Markounda, efforts to disarm rebel factions aligned with the Mouvement patriotique pour la Centrafrique (MPC) have been disrupted by the presence of Wagner Group operatives. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) had initiated a structured disarmament program, […]
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Wolfsburg Paderborn live match preview and broadcast details
Wolfsburg 20h00 Paderborn beIN Sports 1 Live Wolfsburg vs Paderborn Bundesliga playoff Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00 PM CETBundesliga relegation playoff first leg Follow the Bundesliga relegation playoff clash between Wolfsburg and Paderborn live right here. The first leg of this critical Bundesliga relegation playoff will kick off at 8:00 PM CET on May 21, […]
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Senegal gears up transport and mobility plans for Dakar 2026 youth Olympics
Transport and mobility take center stage as Senegal finalizes preparations for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The Minister of Land and Air Transport, Yankhoba Diémé, led the inaugural meeting of the Transport and Mobility Steering Committee on Thursday, marking the official launch of the operational plan for this landmark sporting event. For the first […]
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Stuck infrastructure projects cost Senegal billions in stalled investments
Senegal’s stalled infrastructure projects: a financial burden worth billions The Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, revealed on Thursday in Dakar that 245 infrastructure projects, valued at 279 billion CFA francs, remain temporarily halted across Senegal. These include both completed structures awaiting activation and ongoing construction sites that have ceased operations. How did these infrastructure blockages come […]
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Deadly road crash in Koundoul leaves motorcyclist fatally injured
deadly road crash in Koundoul leaves motorcyclist fatally injured A tragic road accident at the Koundoul exit near N’Djamena resulted in the fatal injury of a motorcyclist after a collision with a heavy goods vehicle. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the rider lifeless following the violent impact. Explosive aftermath of the collision […]
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Dakar-Bamako route faces disruption amidst west african security challenges
The vital transport corridor connecting Dakar, Senegal, with Bamako, Mali, is currently experiencing significant disruption, leading to a halt in traffic along this key West African artery. This interruption presents considerable challenges for regional commerce and the movement of people between the two neighboring nations, impacting West Africa Mali news and trade. The cessation of […]
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Dakar-Bamako axis: vital traffic halted between Senegal and Mali
The crucial transport artery linking Dakar, Senegal, with Bamako, the capital of Mali, is currently experiencing a significant interruption, effectively halting the flow of traffic along this vital West African corridor. This disruption has immediate and far-reaching consequences for regional commerce and the movement of goods and people between the two nations. The cessation of […]
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Senegal’s 2026 world cup squad announced with stars despite injury concerns
Senegal’s 2026 world cup squad announced with stars despite injury concerns The Teranga Lions have unveiled their 28-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring key figures like Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly, even as the latter recovers from injury. Head coach Pape Thiaw expressed confidence in the team’s balanced composition ahead of a […]
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Ivory Coast backs Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy plan
Morocco and Ivory Coast flags © DR Ivory Coast reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity The Ivory Coast has once again expressed its firm backing for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Western Sahara region. This commitment was clearly stated in an official joint communiqué following high-level talks between […]
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Sénégal: political tensions rise as Faye and Sonko clash over dialogue
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist, Franco-Burkinabè Bassirou Diomaye Faye Ousmane Sonko Published today Reading time: 1 minute Read in app Share Political dynamics in Sénégal are intensifying as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko engage in a high-stakes battle over the future of national dialogue. The tension between these two influential […]
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