Senegal’s political turmoil: Thierno Alassane Sall exposes Ousmane Sonko during extraordinary session
Month: August 2026
Angélique Kidjo’s landmark hollywood walk of fame star elevates african music
On August 18, the global spotlight will converge on Los Angeles for a ceremony poised to mark a historic moment for African music. Angélique Kidjo, […]
Gabon’s president completes west african tour and flags raise reform debate
President’s West African journey concludes with high-profile engagements The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has returned from an official tour that took him […]
Senegal parliament: sonko initiates probes in emergency session
Ousmane Sonko, a prominent political leader in Senegal, addressed the nation’s legislative assembly during an extraordinary session to announce the initiation of multiple investigations. These […]
Ousmane Sonko strengthens PASTEF’s roots in Senegal’s Jolof region
The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party has completed a sweeping 48-hour political tour across the Jolof region. Delegations crisscrossed all 19 communes in the Linguère department—from Dahra […]
Burkina Faso’s military struggles to hold ground in north despite offensive claims
The northern regions of Burkina Faso continue to face severe security challenges despite repeated military offensives and the deployment of significant forces by national authorities. […]
Jnim assault on a Mali military camp underscores persistent security challenges
The Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim), the Sahel’s primary jihadist coalition linked to Al-Qaïda, launched an assault on Sunday, August 9, targeting a […]
Moody’s upgrades Benin’s sovereign rating to Ba3 with stable outlook
The international financial rating agency Moody’s has upgraded the long-term sovereign rating of the Republic of Benin from B1 to Ba3, maintaining a stable outlook. […]
Senegal trade: imports surge 26.7% in june amid economic shifts
The Senegalese import sector witnessed a remarkable 26.7% surge in June compared to the previous month, marking the most significant monthly increase in several quarters. […]
Senegal’s governance crisis: a costly lesson for emerging markets
The Senegalese experience between 2024 and 2026 offers a stark reminder of how political instability can devastate even the most robust economies. With Ousmane Sonko’s […]
Ousmane Sonko and PASTEF conclude impactful 48-hour tour in Jolof, inaugurating new departmental headquarters
PASTEF-Les Patriotes has successfully wrapped up a dynamic two-day political outreach initiative across the Jolof region. This extensive tour spanned all 19 communes within the […]
Newcastle United eyes João Palhinha as Bayern Munich cuts ties
Football’s transfer window has taken a dramatic turn as Newcastle United joins the race for Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha, following Aston Villa’s public declaration of […]