Senegal infrastructure audit reveals 245 stalled projects worth billions

A sweeping inventory of government infrastructure projects has uncovered 245 assets stuck in limbo—either completed but unused, partially built, or awaiting completion—representing a critical need for urgent intervention. During a…

Niger faces record deflation amid rising basic food costs

The National Institute of Statistics (INS) has just released the Harmonized Consumer Price Index (IHPC) for April 2026. The data reveals a dramatic macroeconomic shift: Niger is experiencing a record…

Wolfsburg and paderborn end goalless in bundesliga playoff first leg

In a tightly contested first leg of the Bundesliga promotion/relegation playoffs, VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn fought to a scoreless draw on Thursday. The outcome leaves the fate of the…

Senegal’s prime minister launches task force to unlock stalled infrastructure projects

Dakar, Senegal — Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has initiated a decisive interministerial council on infrastructure, marking a turning point in the country’s public asset management. During the high-level meeting held…

Sénégal 2026: how organized transport will power the youth olympics

Under the leadership of Minister Yankhoba Diémé, Senegal has launched a structured transport and mobility plan for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The inaugural meeting of the Steering…

Deadly crash near N’Djamena leaves motorcyclist dead in Chad

Deadly crash near N’Djamena leaves motorcyclist dead in Chad A fatal road accident occurred this Thursday in Koundoul, a suburb on the outskirts of N’Djamena, claiming the life of a…

Traffic disruption halts Dakar to Bamako corridor trade

Senegal-Mali trade route faces sudden halt at border Commercial traffic along the vital Dakar-Bamako corridor has ground to a standstill following an unexpected disruption at the Kidira checkpoint on the…

Senegal world cup 2026 squad: Mané, Koulibaly, and Gana Gueye lead the Lions

Senegal world cup 2026 squad: Mané, Koulibaly, and Gana Gueye lead the Lions Senegal has officially announced a 28-man roster for the 2026 World Cup, featuring iconic stars such as…

Lomé: a strategic crossroads in the France-Russia influence contest

Togo has rapidly become a focal point for an intense geopolitical competition between France and Russia. Through a blend of crisis diplomacy, security pacts, and soft power initiatives, both global…

Bénin: houngbédji’s end-of-mandate appeal for national honor

As Bénin stands on the cusp of a significant shift in its recent political narrative, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the Deputy Secretary-General and government spokesperson, has publicly addressed the matter of…

Senegal’s prime minister unveils nationwide market renewal strategy

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko launches extensive market restructuring in Senegal a-la-une Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sounded the alarm regarding the deteriorating condition of Senegal’s public markets, highlighting the advanced…

Chad: Succès Masra trial kicks off at Supreme Court amid tight security

Chad Chad: Succès Masra trial kicks off at Supreme Court amid tight security The trial of opposition leader Succès Masra begins under heavy security measures. Journalists are barred from the…