Niger’s record deflation exposes fragile economic balance

In a striking economic twist, Niger’s National Statistics Institute (INS) has just revealed April 2026’s Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IHPC), exposing a dramatic deflationary trend of -8.5%. While economists celebrate

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Soaring sheep prices hit Niamey ahead of tabaski celebrations

The streets of Niamey are teeming with activity as Tabaski approaches, yet the usual festive atmosphere is overshadowed by a harsh economic reality. Trucks laden with livestock roll into the

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Sonko meets Bishop André Guéye ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage

With the annual Popenguine Marian pilgrimage just days away, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Bishop André Guéye in a gesture of respect and dialogue. The meeting,

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Senegal’s prime minister urges completion of stalled infrastructure projects

SENEGAL GOVERNMENT Dakar, May 21 — The Prime Minister has called on government ministers to prioritize the completion and operationalization of ongoing infrastructure projects across their respective departments. Speaking at

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Sonko’s vision: public-private partnerships to revitalize Senegal’s national parks

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a clear directive to the ministers overseeing Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning and Cooperation, as well as Finance and Budget. His mandate emphasizes the imperative

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Prime minister sonko meets archbishop guèye ahead of popenguine pilgrimage

A gathering underscored by republican cordiality This official audience, occurring as the nation gears up with extensive logistical and security preparations for the Christian community’s significant annual gathering, featured remarkably

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Ousmane Sonko meets Dakar Archbishop ahead of Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage

With the Popenguine Marian Pilgrimage just around the corner, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guèye, the Archbishop of Dakar, earlier this week. The encounter,

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Prime minister ousmane sonko highlights 279 billion cfa francs in stalled infrastructure assets

Economy Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, during a recent address in Dakar, revealed the findings of a comprehensive national assessment on halted infrastructure projects. This diagnostic report pinpointed significant financial, technical,

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Prime minister ousmane sonko outlines Senegal’s agricultural priorities for 2026-2027

During a recent Council of Ministers meeting, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko focused his remarks on the critical preparations for Senegal’s 2026-2027 winter agricultural campaign. While commending the impressive efforts and

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Senegal infrastructure crisis: sonko launches urgent task force to unlock stalled projects

Senegal’s Premier Ousmane Sonko initiates decisive action to revive 245 stalled public infrastructure projects worth billions Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened an interministerial council on Thursday to address the country’s

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Cameroon and Chad strengthen military ties after unity day parade

Politics Cameroon and Chad bolster military alliance following unity celebrations The presence of Chadian troops at Cameroon’s National Unity Day parade has set the stage for deeper bilateral defense cooperation

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Senegal’s prime minister slams lack of judicial action on corruption cases

During a high-level interministerial meeting on infrastructure, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko openly questioned the pace of judicial accountability in the country. Addressing Justice Minister Yassine Fall, he expressed frustration

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