Month: May 2026

Maurice Digbeu Kipré, the founder and chief executive officer of Côte d’Ivoire’s leading insurance firm Serenity, has died in Abidjan at the age of 75. His passing was confirmed on the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2026. Early career and rise in Côte d’Ivoire’s insurance sector After completing his studies in Côte d’Ivoire and the United States, Kipré launched his professional journey in 1979 at American International Group (AIG), laying the foundation for a career that would shape West Africa’s insurance landscape. In 1988, his expertise was recognized when he…

Senegalese consumers are up in arms over the recently unveiled pricing structure for Starlink’s satellite internet services, which many argue fails to reflect the economic realities of the local market. The controversy has ignited a broader discussion about fair pricing and corporate accountability in West Africa’s telecommunications sector. Why are Senegalese consumers pushing back against Starlink’s fees? Starlink’s pricing model, which appears to be fixed for the foreseeable future, has drawn sharp criticism from users and industry observers alike. The outcry centers on the disconnect between the company’s global pricing…

The Burkinabè government recently unveiled a high-profile agricultural support initiative, allocating over two billion FCFA, ostensibly to benefit internally displaced persons (IDPs) resettled in Kaya. Yet, behind the official rhetoric of ‘reconquest’ and national solidarity, a much darker reality emerges: widespread accusations of fund diversion, allegedly orchestrated at the expense of suffering communities who, on the ground, decry the scandal and emphatically state they have received absolutely nothing. The aid mirage: displaced communities break their silence While Deputy Minister Amadou Dicko proudly appeared before cameras to announce the distribution of…

The recent enactment of Senegal’s revised electoral code has ignited a heated political debate, drawing sharp criticism from opposition voices. Tafsir Thioye, an independent deputy and outspoken critic of the government, held a press conference to dissect the newly adopted legislation just days after its promulgation. His intervention comes at a pivotal moment, as the nation braces for potential local and legislative elections in the coming months, raising questions about the integrity of future polls. Opposition voices challenge electoral reform amid institutional tensions The parliamentary majority’s revisions to Senegal’s electoral…

With the French Ligue 1 title secured on Lens’s turf, Paris Saint-Germain’s sporting director Luis Campos made headlines by freezing transfer talks—at least on paper. The priority? A Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Yet beneath the surface, whispers in the corridors of Parc des Princes suggest a different agenda for the summer transfer window. Diogo Costa emerges as PSG’s next big goalkeeper gamble Matvey Safonov has held the number one jersey with confidence since replacing Lucas Chevalier, yet the club’s hierarchy appears poised to turn the page.…