Author: Aïcha Abdou

Senegal’s Debt Challenge Under Political and Economic Pressures The management of public debt in Senegal is increasingly becoming a balancing act between short-term political imperatives and long-term economic sustainability. As the country grapples with a growing debt burden, the choices made today will shape its economic trajectory for years to come. The urgency of this issue cannot be overstated, particularly as the government seeks to align debt management strategies with fiscal realities. Public Debt: A Growing Burden According to official figures released in mid-2026, Senegal‘s public debt stood at 23.67…

FootballUEFA Champions League Lyon awaits crucial announcement on Champions League third qualifying round opponent Paulo Fonseca during Lyon’s pre-season preparation Olympique Lyonnais will learn this Monday at noon who they will face in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. The potential opponents include Union Saint-Gilloise, Sparta Prague, NEC Nijmegen, or the winner of Sturm Graz-Hearts. After suffering a surprise defeat to Slavia Prague (0-2) in their opening pre-season fixture in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Lyon will discover their Champions League opponent this Monday at midday. The third qualifying round…

Key challenges of Gabon’s president’s France visit unveiled The upcoming meeting between Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema and his French counterpart in Paris centers on reviewing progress from the agreements signed in Libreville in November 2025 during Emmanuel Macron’s state visit, according to high-level diplomatic sources. For months, Libreville has been pushing for local processing of manganese, its key mineral resource extracted by Comilog—a subsidiary of the French group Eramet. Authorities have set a firm deadline: by January 2029, all exported manganese must undergo initial processing within Gabon. While Paris…

A coordinated attack on Malian military forces in the northern region has resulted in significant casualties, with over fifty soldiers killed in an ambush claimed by armed groups. Military losses mount after coordinated assault The assault, described as a well-planned ambush, targeted a military convoy near critical infrastructure. Initial reports indicate that the attackers used heavy weaponry, overwhelming the troops before reinforcements could arrive. Local military sources confirmed the death toll, though full details of the operation remain under investigation. The assault comes amid ongoing security challenges in the Sahel…

Morocco and France forge a historic treaty to redefine their partnership France is taking a bold step toward redefining its long-standing relationship with Morocco by drafting a groundbreaking bilateral treaty. This historic agreement aims to establish a robust, future-proof framework for cooperation between the two nations, addressing the challenges and opportunities of the coming decades. French Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled this ambitious project during a joint press conference in Rabat on July 16. The announcement followed the 15th edition of the high-level Franco-Moroccan meeting, where he led a delegation…