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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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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Ousmane Sonko unveils 57.5 billion CFA franc plan to revitalize Senegal’s markets
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has presented a comprehensive strategic roadmap aimed at the profound modernization of the nation’s commercial infrastructure. Addressing the severe dilapidation of facilities, many of which date back to the 1970s, and a concerning record of 53 market fires between 2013 and 2024, the government head is integrating the Programme for […]
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Senegal prime minister pushes for autonomous market management body
SENEGAL-ECONOMIE Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has drawn attention to the critical condition of the nation’s markets, citing their widespread dilapidation and significant safety concerns. He has put forward a proposal for the establishment of an autonomous administrative body specifically tasked with their comprehensive management. Government spokesperson Marie Rose Faye conveyed Prime Minister Sonko’s assessment, […]
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Senegal’s economic recovery plan draws government defense amid FMI scrutiny
In a high-stakes economic debate, Cheikh Diba, Senegal’s Minister of Finance, revealed last Friday before the National Assembly that the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) had generated 63.4 billion CFA francs this year. These figures emerged during tense negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (FMI), prompting Waly Diouf Bodian, a key advisor to Prime […]
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Senegal urged to bridge reform gaps in UEMOA assessment
The political phase of the 11th annual review of UEMOA community reforms concluded yesterday in Dakar, following a one-day postponement. The session, attended by Abdoulaye Diop, President of the UEMOA Commission, highlighted that while Senegal maintains an overall satisfactory performance across 145 assessed reforms, a decline of 2.14 points compared to 2024 has prompted authorities […]
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Tabaski in Senegal: the rising cost of tradition and debt burden
economic investigation Tabaski in Senegal: the rising cost of tradition and debt burden Every year, millions of Senegalese plunge into debt to purchase a sheep for Tabaski, transforming a religious observance into a financial crisis. While Morocco has implemented a sustainable solution, Senegal continues to grapple with soaring prices and predatory lending practices. Two weeks […]
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Chad’s economic transformation: navigating structural hurdles for a diversified future
Chad’s economic transition is now entering a critical phase. The government has been actively promoting its “Chad Connection 2030” plan, a flagship strategy designed to steer the nation towards a growth trajectory less reliant on oil revenues. External partners, encompassing both multilateral institutions and bilateral donors, have reaffirmed their commitment to N’Djamena. This strong political […]
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Zenaba Adoum Oudah: driving innovation in chadian entrepreneurship
In the heart of N’Djamena, Zenaba Adoum Oudah is breaking new ground as a pioneering figure in Chadian entrepreneurship. Trained as a biologist and graphic designer, she stands at the forefront of a dynamic movement where science, creativity, and business acumen converge to shape a more sustainable future. Her recognition at the PROJIACE 2026 initiative—an […]
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Africa urged to shift from ambition to economic results at biashara afrika forum
The clarion call was unambiguous. At the inauguration of the third edition of the Biashara Afrika pan-African forum held on Monday, May 18, 2026 in Lomé, Togolese President and Council Chair Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé urged African leaders to pivot from political rhetoric to tangible economic outcomes. His impassioned address underscored the urgent need to convert […]
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Senegal considers arbitration against BP and Woodside over oil contracts
economy Senegal considers arbitration against BP and Woodside over oil contracts Khadim Bamba Diagne, Permanent Secretary of Senegal’s Strategic Oil and Gas Committee, signals Dakar’s readiness to renegotiate terms with energy giants amid rising global oil prices Dakar — Senegal is prepared to take decisive action to protect its economic interests in the oil and […]
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