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Dakar – Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to Archbishop André Guéye this afternoon, just days before the annual Marian pilgrimage in Popenguine. The visit, which took place …
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The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop André Guéye this afternoon, just days before the annual Marian pilgrimage in Popenguine. The meeting unfolded in …
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The National Institute of Statistics (INS) has just released the Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HCPI) for April 2026, revealing a striking macroeconomic trend: Niger is experiencing a record deflation of …
Niger’s record deflation: a double-edged economic sword Read More
The streets of Niamey are bustling with activity as the capital prepares for Eid al-Adha. Trucks laden with livestock roll into the city daily, and markets overflow with sheep. Yet, …
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With the Popenguine Marian pilgrimage just around the corner, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to Bishop André Guèye. The meeting fostered heartfelt exchanges about the spiritual and …
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Wolfsburg secured a hard-fought point against Paderborn in the first leg of the Bundesliga promotion/relegation playoffs on Thursday. The match concluded with a scoreless draw, leaving the fate of the …
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Government urged to prioritize project finalization and operationalization Dakar’s latest interministerial infrastructure meeting concluded with a resounding call from the Prime Minister for accelerated progress on ongoing projects across critical …
Sonko urges swift completion of stalled infrastructure projects in Senegal Read More
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. The mandate is to implement …
Prime minister sonko unveils strategy for Senegal’s national parks through public-private partnerships Read More
As preparations intensify for the upcoming Popenguine pilgrimage, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko met with Archbishop André Guèye of Dakar in a show of cordial republican dialogue. The official encounter, held …
High-level meeting ahead of popenguine pilgrimage underscores Senegal’s unity Read More
Wolfsburg and Paderborn play out goalless draw in Bundesliga playoff opener The Wolfsburg side featuring Mohammed Amoura was held by Paderborn’s Jonah Sticker on Thursday. (Teresa Kroeger/Reuters) The Bundesliga relegation …
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With the Pèlerinage marial de Popenguine just around the corner, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a courtesy call to Monseigneur André Guèye, the Archbishop of Dakar, this past Thursday. …
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Mali faces a critical juncture as military rule reshapes governance The Malian government declares its military sovereignty restored following the withdrawal of French forces and the strategic distancing from Western …
Mali’s deepening militarization and shifting power dynamics Read More