The fourth edition of the Environment and Energy University kicked off in Dakar this week, drawing together leading experts, researchers, government officials, civil society groups, and technical partners to address

During the inauguration of the second SENEGAL SPACE WEEK, General Birame Diop, the esteemed Minister of Armed Forces and representative of President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, delivered a compelling address.

The Malian junta’s decision to prioritize counterinsurgency operations against Tuareg rebels in the North following the 2021 deployment of Russian mercenaries has backfired, analysts warn. The move allowed jihadist factions

breaking news politics Senegal’s National Assembly to grill Prime Minister Sonko Friday Dakar’s National Assembly will host a pivotal session this Friday when Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet

Russian mercenaries deepen involvement in Central African Republic, reshaping MPC dynamics The Movement of Central African Patriots (MPC) faces unprecedented upheaval as Russian-affiliated mercenaries officially enter the conflict, directly impacting

In the Sahel region, kidnappings have evolved into a structured and highly profitable industry, serving as a primary funding mechanism for armed groups. Among these, Boko Haram stands out as

how Boko Haram funds its insurgency through kidnappings Kidnapping has become a lucrative industry fueling the operations of Boko Haram across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. This criminal enterprise, which

The detention of prominent political figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited a fresh wave of debate across Senegal. The opposition leader now faces allegations of ‘unnatural acts’ and was formally charged

The Minister of Finance and Budget, Cheikh Diba, led the political phase of the 2025 UEMOA annual review in Dakar on Monday. The session brought together key figures, including the

May 19, 2026 Download pricing grid Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode Sénégal Space Week: Dakar accelerates its tech sovereignty push breaking news May 19, 2026 The Senegal

In a bold stance against rising anti-LGBTQ+ hostility, French Member of the European Parliament Manon Aubry has condemned what she describes as a systematic persecution of homosexual individuals in Senegal.

Key political moment: Ousmane Sonko’s cabinet to address Bénin’s parliament on Friday The Prime Minister of Bénin, Ousmane Sonko, along with his cabinet members, is scheduled to appear before the