Author: Aïcha Abdou

The legal complaint filed against Ousmane Sonko over his remarks concerning the holy city of Touba remains in force. This was confirmed on Tuesday by Serigne Makhtar Bousso, spokesperson for the complainants, who was heard as part of the investigation. The case stems from a request submitted to the public prosecutor on 14 July 2026 by Serigne Modou Maroun Niang and Serigne Mourtalla Bousso. The two plaintiffs, who identify themselves as grandsons of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, accuse the president of the National Assembly of making inappropriate statements during the inauguration…

Le Forum international du développement durable (FIDD) 2026 mettra l’accent sur les financements verts, les crédits carbone, l’innovation et les opportunités d’affaires. Cette annonce a été faite lors de la conférence de presse de lancement, tenue le mardi 8 septembre 2026 à Cocody, animée par Tra Bi Michael, commissaire général du Forum. L’événement, prévu les 13 et 14 octobre 2026 à la CGECI, au Plateau, rassemblera plus de 3 000 participants, une vingtaine d’experts et des représentants de plusieurs pays. Le thème choisi est « Développement Durable, Innovation et Compétitivité…

In a special session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo delivered his general policy statement under Article 55 of the Constitution, just over three months after his appointment by President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye on 25 May 2026, and his government’s formation on 1 June. Having served as Secretary-General of the Government and then Minister of State for the Sénégal 2050 Agenda, the head of government immediately embraced the legacy of his predecessor, Ousmane Sonko, who has since become President of…

Kpalimé’s bustling Château market, in Kloto 1 commune, turned into a scene of chaos and loss on the night of September 6, 2026. A fire, which broke out shortly after midnight, ripped through the trading hub, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Fortunately, no lives were lost, but the material toll on traders has been severe. The night the flames took over The fire started in the market’s recasement zone, a section known for its tightly packed wooden stalls and highly flammable goods. Within minutes, the fire had…

Dakar, July 2026 – In his General Policy Statement delivered to the National Assembly this Tuesday, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô set the tone from the outset: continuity. The head of government anchored his entire roadmap within the national framework ‘Sénégal 2050’, underscoring his commitment to follow the path already charted by the executive, rather than steering a new course for state action. Before the deputies, Al Aminou Lô sought to quell any speculation about a possible shift in public policy following his appointment as Prime Minister. His message…

Everything you need to know about the UEFA Champions League clash between SSC Napoli and Arsenal, set for Wednesday evening at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. We break down the weekend league results, the current form of both sides, and the key storylines ahead of this blockbuster fixture. Napoli vs Arsenal: match details The action gets underway on 9 September 2026 at 19:00 GMT (15:00 EST / 20:00 BST / 21:00 SAST) in Naples. European showdown under the Neapolitan lights SSC Napoli return to their home ground to welcome English…

La mobilisation contre la hausse du coût de la vie a pris une nouvelle ampleur samedi à Dakar. Lancée sur les réseaux sociaux, la campagne « 30 Jours pour le Juste Prix » compte bien poursuivre ses actions face à l’augmentation des prix, des loyers et de l’électricité. La rue prend le relais des réseaux sociaux La contestation contre la cherté de la vie a quitté le virtuel pour s’ancrer dans le réel. Samedi 5 septembre, plusieurs dizaines de personnes ont répondu à l’appel de la « Marche des paniers…

A week of internal clashes in the capital and a terrorist push just ten kilometres from Niamey has left Niger’s military junta facing a rapidly worsening security situation. Events between 28 August and 3 September have exposed deep cracks within the armed forces and a heavy human toll among soldiers and civilians alike. Deadly confrontation at air base 101 Late August witnessed unprecedented violence within Niger’s defence and security forces. In the night of 28–29 August, acute tensions erupted at Air Base 101 in Niamey, a strategic installation housing military…