Month: May 2026

Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA review highlights balanced achievements amid reform challenges Dakar played host to the political phase of the 2025 UEMOA annual review, where Finance and Budget Minister Cheikh Diba presided over discussions alongside UEMOA Commission President Abdoulaye Diop and government officials. This eleventh edition of the assessment, now held biennially following a 2023 decision in Bissau, evaluates Senegal’s implementation of community-driven reforms, policies, programs, and projects under the Union’s Treaty framework. The technical phase, conducted from November 10 to 12, 2025, scrutinized 145 reforms and 5 projects before the…

This Friday, May 22, 2026, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet are set to appear before the National Assembly for a pivotal session of parliamentary questions. El Malick Ndiaye, Speaker of the National Assembly, confirmed the scheduled meeting, marking another key moment in the ongoing dialogue between the Executive branch and legislators. The session serves as a formal mechanism for parliamentarians to evaluate government actions and hold leaders accountable on critical national issues. During the proceedings, lawmakers will have the opportunity to directly question the Prime Minister and…

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to address Senegal’s parliament this friday Dakar — This Friday, May 22, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s Prime Minister, will step into the National Assembly for a pivotal session of questions to the government. The event marks a critical moment in parliamentary oversight, where elected representatives will directly engage with the head of government on pressing national issues. Parliamentary scrutiny in focus as Sonko faces tough questions Scheduled for the plenary hall, this session provides lawmakers with a formal platform to challenge Senegal’s Prime Minister on key…

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational reach in Mali by launching a daring assault on a Chinese-operated mining site in Naréna, near the Guinea border. Beyond the extensive material destruction, the abduction of nine Chinese nationals underscores a stark security reality: Malian forces, backed by Russian contractors, are losing ground in safeguarding key economic and strategic zones. Precision strike with far-reaching implications Witnesses report that the attack unfolded under the cover of darkness, with armed assailants arriving on motorcycles and…

Financial pressures are mounting at Olympique de Marseille as the club faces a potential cash crunch following the exclusion from next season’s UEFA Champions League. With revenue streams drying up, club insiders have described the situation as serious, pointing to recent leadership decisions as a key factor in the financial strain. To stabilize the budget, l’OM is preparing for a significant squad overhaul, with club executives acknowledging the need for rational decision-making to navigate the financial turbulence. The departure of several high-profile players is now on the table, including one…