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Abidjan, 22 May 2026 – The pan-African initiative Les Bâtisseurs de l’Économie Africaine has revealed its 20th-anniversary laureates, honouring nations whose public policies and sectoral achievements have driven economic and …
Côte d’Ivoire tops African economic awards for agriculture policies Read More
Senegal’s stance on homosexuality laws sparks debate under Sonko Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tightening legislation on homosexuality in Senegal. He emphasized the importance of …
Senegal’s stance on homosexuality laws sparks debate under Sonko Read More
Senegal’s leadership stands firm on anti-homosexuality legislation Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has once again emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening laws against homosexuality, warning that no individual will be …
Senegal prime minister reaffirms stance on stricter anti-LGBTQ laws Read More
The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) has issued a disciplinary decision to strip Financial Development Tchad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.) of its microfinance license, officially placing the institution under liquidation. License …
Finadev Tchad liquidation after cobac disciplinary action Read More
The Nigerian military has directly implicated the extremist group Boko Haram in a series of violent abductions targeting children in the southern regions of the country. According to official statements, …
Nigerian military blames Boko Haram for child abductions in southern region Read More
The Sahel Province of the Islamic State continues to shape the security landscape in northeastern Mali, even as attention shifts toward the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims …
Islamic state Sahel group retains hold in Mali despite JNIM focus Read More
Premier League Tottenham Cristian Romero skips Tottenham’s relegation battle for Argentinian final Tottenham face a pivotal relegation showdown against Everton this weekend, but their Argentine captain Cristian Romero won’t be …
Cristian Romero skips Tottenham’s relegation battle for Argentinian final Read More
Côte d’Ivoire has introduced a groundbreaking digital tool designed to measure user satisfaction with financial services across the nation. The Baromètre de satisfaction des usagers des services financiers was unveiled …
Côte d’Ivoire launches digital barometer to track financial service quality Read More
Politique Chad: Succès Masra’s 20-year prison sentence upheld In Chad, the N’Djamena Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal lodged by the legal team of former Prime Minister Succès Masra. This …
Chad: Succès Masra’s 20-year prison sentence upheld Read More
Tense parliamentary session as deputies challenge Ousmane Sonko In a charged parliamentary session, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko faced sharp questioning from legislators. The confrontation highlighted growing tensions over governance and …
Sonko under pressure as deputies grill him in parliament Read More
The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party’s regulatory body, the Haute Autorité de Régulation du Parti (HARP), has finalized its provisional list of presidential candidates ahead of internal elections. After meticulously reviewing all …
Only ousmane sonko’s candidacy accepted by pastel’s regulatory body Read More
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Confronts Parliamentary Scrutiny in High-Stakes Session Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to address a packed Assemblée Nationale today, fielding pressing questions from lawmakers in a …
Senegal pm faces tough questions in live assembly session Read More