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A protracted disagreement that had strained relations between Niger and its Chinese oil collaborators for several months has finally concluded. Niamey has announced the successful completion of negotiations with the companies involved in upstream oil operations and the crucial pipeline transporting Nigerien crude to the Atlantic coast. This agreement brings an end to a simmering […]

The United States Embassy in Mali has issued a comprehensive security advisory to its citizens residing in the capital, Bamako. The advisory urges heightened caution and anticipates potential travel disruptions, citing a significant increase in security measures observed on routes leading to Modibo Keita International Airport and within various key districts of the city. According […]

Senegal is signaling its strong intent to invigorate fisheries and oceanographic research through the upcoming rehabilitation of the ITAF Dème research vessel. This commitment was outlined in a recent official communication. The strategic floating laboratory, which has been inactive since November 2022, remains an indispensable asset for the nation’s marine scientific infrastructure, particularly for the […]

The President of Senegal has appointed Air Brigade General Pape Cissé as the new Chief of Air Staff, effective May 1, 2026. This decision signals a major strategic shift in the country’s national defense priorities. General Pape Cissé, previously serving as commander of the Presidential Squadron, now takes over from General Elhadj Niang, who led […]

Sénégal: post-CAN bonus dispute resurfaces months after historic victory The controversy surrounding promised bonuses following Sénégal’s triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) has reignited, with Deputy Guy Marius Sagna directly challenging the government regarding their disbursement. As this issue gains renewed attention, employees within the Ministry of Sports are expressing their expectations, raising […]

The vast Sambisa Forest, spanning 60,000 square kilometers across North-East Nigeria, was once a thriving wildlife reserve, drawing tourists to its natural beauty. Today, however, the area has been transformed into a battleground where two militant factions fiercely contend for dominance, relentlessly pursued by military forces. Since 2016, following the split of Boko Haram into […]

Dakar is playing host to a landmark event as the fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicks off, bringing together leading minds in sustainability, policymakers, and grassroots advocates. The two-day gathering, taking place on May 19 and 20, is shaping up to be a critical platform for charting a sustainable path forward for […]

The Senegalese Minister of Armed Forces, General Birame Diop, representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a powerful message at the opening of the second edition of Senegal Space Week. Addressing a gathering of international experts and partners, he emphasized that modern security challenges extend beyond terrestrial borders—into the domain of space, data, and emerging technologies. […]

Political arrest sparks controversy as Sonko faces indirect accusations The detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck, currently facing allegations of unnatural acts, has intensified public debate in Senegal. He was formally charged by a Louga judge and remanded in custody this week. Amid this legal turmoil, social media narratives have begun drawing questionable connections between […]

JNIM’s bold strike at a Chinese mining site in Naréna The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational reach by launching a highly coordinated attack on a Chinese-operated mining facility in Naréna, a town near the Guinea border in the Kangaba district. The assault, which unfolded under […]