Ousmane Sonko’s government faces scrutiny at Bénin assembly this friday

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

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Senegal’s prime minister ousmane sonko to face parliament in fifth accountability session

In Sénégal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with parliamentarians during a dedicated

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Ousmane Sonko addresses senegalese parliament amid key national issues

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko set for parliamentary address on critical national matters On Friday, May 22, 2026, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will deliver a pivotal address before Senegal’s National Assembly,

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JNIM attack on Chinese mining site in Mali signals deepening insecurity

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational reach in Mali with a brazen assault on a Chinese-owned mining site in Naréna,

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Mali facing the rise of JNIM and its sharia agenda

In the heart of Bamako, the air is thick with uncertainty as Mali’s military leadership confronts a dilemma no government should have to face. The resurgence of coordinated assaults by

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Marseille transfer window shake-up: quinten timber on the brink of £25m move

Olympique de Marseille is facing a summer transfer window like no other, as financial pressures force the club into difficult decisions. With Champions League revenue absent this season, club officials

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Côte d’Ivoire: civil society demands full electoral reform and broader dialogue

In Côte d’Ivoire, the debate over electoral governance reform has intensified following the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). On May 14, 2026, the Platform of 37 Organizations, NGOs,

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Passing of maurice digbeu kipré founder of serenity insurance in ivory coast

Maurice Digbeu Kipré, visionary founder and CEO of Serenity, Côte d’Ivoire’s leading insurance firm, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Abidjan. He was 75. Born and educated in

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Online betting trend sweeps urban youth in Chad

online betting trend sweeps urban youth in Chad A growing number of young people in Chad’s cities are turning to online betting and gambling platforms, drawn by the allure of

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Starlink pricing sparks outrage among senegalese internet users

Starlink’s pricing stirs controversy in Senegal The finalized pricing for Starlink’s internet services in Senegal has triggered a wave of criticism, raising serious concerns about pricing transparency and corporate accountability

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Niger’s rental freeze: a populist move with dire economic consequences

In a bid to address rising living costs, Niger’s transitional authorities have enacted a decree capping residential rents in Niamey between 15,000 and 80,000 FCFA. While the measure aims to

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Burkina Faso: the kaya displaced persons’ aid controversy – where did the 2 billion fcfa go?

The Burkina Faso government recently unveiled with much fanfare an agricultural support initiative, valued at over two billion FCFA, purportedly designed to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) resettled in Kaya.

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