Prime minister Ousmane Sonko faces parliamentary scrutiny in Senegal

The National Assembly of Senegal convened a special session today, Friday, May 22, 2026, dedicated to live parliamentary questions addressed to the Government. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet

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New travel restrictions for senior officials under prime minister ousmane sonko

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko tightens rules on official travel for top officials The Prime Minister has introduced strict new guidelines to regulate international travel by government ministers and directors-general, aiming

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N’Djamena to host African water forum in 2026

The African Water Forum 2026, themed “From Vision to Action,” will take place in N’Djamena on July 15–16, bringing together key stakeholders to address the continent’s pressing water challenges. Ahead

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Senegal’s pastef party congress: Ousmane Sonko set for second term as leader

Senegal’s Pastef Party to Elect Ousmane Sonko as Leader for Second Term The Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (Pastef) will hold its first-ever national

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Nigeria school abductions linked to boko haram militants

The Nigerian military has attributed the abduction of dozens of students and teachers in the southern state of Oyo to fighters from the Boko Haram jihadist group. In a statement

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Côte d’Ivoire praised for agricultural policies at African economic summit

Abidjan will soon host a landmark event marking two decades of celebrating African economic progress. The Builders of the African Economy platform, a distinguished panafrican initiative, has unveiled its latest

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FINADEV Tchad liquidated by COBAC: what this means for microfinance in Chad

In a decisive regulatory move, the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) has revoked the operating license of Financial Development Chad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), forcing the microfinance institution into liquidation. The

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Nigeria security forces link Boko Haram to child abductions in southern region

#Terrorism #BokoHaram Nigerian military authorities have confirmed that the deadly wave of child abductions sweeping through southern regions stems directly from coordinated attacks orchestrated by the extremist faction Boko Haram.

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Islamic state Sahel presence persists amid JNIM focus

In the vast, semi-arid expanse of northeastern Mali, the Islamic State’s Sahel Province (ISSP) continues to cast a long shadow despite concerted efforts to counter its influence. While global attention

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Côte d’Ivoire launches digital barometer to track financial service user satisfaction

The government of Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled a groundbreaking digital tool designed to measure user satisfaction with financial services across the country. The Baromètre de satisfaction des usagers des services

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Chad’s highest court affirms 20-year sentence for succès masra

Chad’s highest court affirms 20-year sentence for Succès Masra In Chad, the Supreme Court in N’Djamena has dismissed the final appeal filed by the legal team of former Prime Minister

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PASTEF validates only Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy for leadership election

The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party’s High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) has just released its provisional candidate list for the upcoming presidential election within the movement. After meticulously reviewing all submitted

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