Author: Aïcha Abdou

With Aïd al-Adha just around the corner, livestock-laden trucks stream into Niamey daily, and the city’s markets overflow with sheep. Yet the apparent abundance hasn’t translated into relief for shoppers—skyrocketing prices are squeezing household budgets harder than ever. Niamey, May 2026 – The streets teem with sheep. Engines roar as heavy trucks roll in from every region of Niger, their cargoes destined for markets and roadside stalls. The capital is awash with livestock. But appearances can be deceiving: a flood of supply does not guarantee falling prices. Price shock: rams…

Sonko meets Monseigneur Guéye ahead of Popenguine pilgrimage Days before the highly anticipated Marian pilgrimage in Popenguine, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid a courtesy call to Monseigneur André Guéye. The meeting, steeped in warmth and mutual respect, set the stage for discussions on the spiritual and social significance of Senegal’s most revered religious gathering. The Prime Minister’s visit, conducted in a spirit of dialogue and openness, underscored the deep-rooted tradition of state-religious community engagement ahead of major faith events in Senegal. The two leaders exchanged views on the transformative power…

Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick has officially announced that midfielder Casemiro will sit out the club’s final Premier League fixture of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion. The Brazilian star, who has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, played his farewell match at Old Trafford last weekend—a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. Carrick addressed the Brazilian’s absence from the Brighton game, stating, “It was agreed that last week would be his final match. I think it went as well as we could have hoped, and he was…

deadly collision in Koundoul leaves motorcyclist dead in Chad A fatal road crash occurred this Thursday near Koundoul, a town on the outskirts of N’Djamena, claiming the life of a motorcyclist in a tragic incident involving a heavy truck. tragic accident unfolds on the outskirts of the capital The collision took place as the motorcyclist was traveling along the road leading out of Koundoul. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck, traveling at high speed, failed to avoid the motorcycle, resulting in a violent impact. The force of the crash sent both…

The flow of goods between Senegal and Mali has come to a standstill following disruptions at the Kidira border crossing. Truckers and commercial transporters are stranded at the checkpoint, unable to move their cargo across the frontier. What caused the blockade? Local authorities cite security concerns as the primary reason for halting cross-border traffic. The decision follows heightened tensions in the region, prompting authorities to tighten controls at strategic entry points. The blockade has left hundreds of drivers waiting in limbo, with some consignments of perishable goods at risk of…