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Ousmane Sonko launches parliamentary investigations at extraordinary session During a recent extraordinary session of the Assemblée nationale, prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko formally announced the initiation of several parliamentary investigations. …
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PASTEF-Les Patriotes has successfully concluded an impactful 48-hour political outreach across the Jolof region. Traversing all 19 communes within the Linguère department — from Dahra to Barkédji, encompassing Sagatta and …
Ousmane Sonko and PASTEF’s intensive 48-hour tour concludes with new headquarters in Linguère Read More
Despite the considerable display of military resources and the consistent announcement of offensive operations by authorities, the security situation across northern Burkina Faso remains profoundly precarious. Far from disappearing, armed …
Burkina Faso’s northern security challenges persist amidst evolving militant tactics Read More
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim), the leading Al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist coalition in the Sahel, launched an assault on a Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) military camp in …
Jnim strikes military camp in central Mali amid escalating regional security challenges Read More
Économie: l’agence Moody’s relève la notation souveraine du Bénin à « Ba3 » avec perspective stable International credit rating agency Moody’s has officially upgraded the Republic of Benin’s long-term sovereign …
Benin’s economic strength recognized as moody’s upgrades sovereign rating Read More
Senegal’s imports experienced a significant 26.7% month-on-month increase in June, a sharp contrast to the overall trend observed during the first half of the year. From January to June, the …
Senegal’s import surge in june raises questions about economic trends Read More
Opinions Par Lansana Gagny Sakho Sénégal : un précédent institutionnel, une leçon pour les marchés émergents EXCLUSIF SENEPLUS – Entre volatilité financière, chute des investissements et tension sur l’emploi, …
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PASTEF-Les Patriotes recently concluded an impactful two-day political tour across the Jolof region. This extensive outreach saw party leaders traverse all 19 communes within the Linguère department, making stops in …
Ousmane Sonko and PASTEF inaugurate departmental headquarters in Jolof after a 48-hour tour Read More
Tottenham Aston Villa J. Palhinha Bayern Munich Joao Palhinha’s future at FC Bayern Munich appears to be over, with the club reportedly removing the defensive midfielder from their official squad …
Newcastle united targets joão palhinha amidst bayern munich exit rumors Read More
Historic meeting at the heart of Dakar’s labor awakening In a landmark gathering held on July 23, 2026, at the headquarters of the CNTLS in the Médina district of Dakar, …
Sénégal union movement launches Dakar appeal for independent labor action Read More
SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly jihadist attack on Malian military base in San At least ten soldiers were killed early Sunday in San, central Mali, when jihadists launched a coordinated assault on …
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Institutional Evolution: The Birth of a Second Chamber The Republic of Bénin inaugurated its first-ever Senate on July 30, 2026, followed by the election of former President Patrice Talon as …
Bénin’s new senate faces scrutiny amid constitutional debates Read More