Author: Ousmane Tandja

Sénégal-Institutions Dakar – Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet members will appear before legislators today for the quarterly accountability session, as mandated by the Constitution and Article 104 of the National Assembly’s internal regulations. Scheduled to last 202 minutes, the session will feature 14 questions—10 reserved for the ruling Pastef-Les Patriotes group, 2 for the opposition Takku Wallu faction, and 2 for independent deputies. This exercise underscores the government’s commitment to transparency in public affairs, reinforcing democratic oversight mechanisms. The session marks the fifth accountability meeting since the Prime…

Afrique International Bénin’s peaceful power transfer: patrice talon’s farewell and romuald wadagni’s new mandate Bénin is poised to turn a pivotal page in its contemporary political narrative. With the official inauguration of President-elect Romuald Wadagni scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, outgoing President Patrice Talon has delivered a deeply resonant farewell message to the nation, imbued with significant symbolic, political, and institutional meaning. Concluding a decade at the helm of the Béninese state, the departing president’s address underscored themes of leadership transition, national appreciation, and a powerful call for unity…

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Tchad opposition leader Succès Masra remains behind bars after appeal rejected The Supreme Court of Tchad has upheld the conviction of opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra, delivering a decisive blow in a case that has intensified political tensions in N’Djamena. Supreme Court delivers final verdict on Masra’s case Succès Masra will remain in detention after the Tchad Supreme Court rejected his appeal on May 21, according to his legal team. “Despite presenting robust legal arguments, the court chose to uphold the original ruling,” stated Me Francis Kadjilembaye,…

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has presented a comprehensive review of ongoing infrastructure projects, revealing critical insights into the state of public assets and development initiatives across the country. Data collected from ministerial departments identified 245 infrastructure assets and projects that are either underutilized, require completion, or could be repurposed for greater efficiency. During an interministerial council meeting on infrastructure, Mr. Sonko highlighted that these projects fall into four distinct categories: completed but inactive assets, recyclable or valorizable operational assets, projects still under construction, and state-owned real estate…

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, paid a courtesy visit to Monseigneur André Guéye this afternoon, just days before the annual Marian pilgrimage in Popenguine. During the warm and friendly meeting, both leaders engaged in meaningful discussions centered on fostering peace, social cohesion, and national unity across Senegal. Monseigneur André Guéye also offered prayers for a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Senegal, as the nation prepares for the upcoming religious gathering that draws thousands of Catholic pilgrims to Popenguine each year. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

Government urged to prioritize infrastructure delivery In a decisive move to accelerate Senegal’s development agenda, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a directive to all ministers, emphasizing the urgent completion and commissioning of ongoing infrastructure projects across the country. The call came during a high-level interministerial council meeting held in Dakar, where Sonko stressed the need for immediate action to unlock 62 stalled projects that span multiple sectors. Maritime and port infrastructure take center stage The Prime Minister specifically highlighted maritime and port facilities, urging the Minister of Fisheries and…

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has directed key government ministers to accelerate the sustainable development of Senegal’s natural heritage. The initiative targets ministries responsible for Environment, Tourism, Economy, Planning, Cooperation, Finance and Budget to implement a bold new strategy for managing the country’s protected areas. In collaboration with the COSIVRA, the government aims to transform the management of Senegal’s national parks and major ecological sites through modern, sustainable frameworks. Central to this plan is the adoption of public-private partnerships (PPP), designed to balance biodiversity conservation with economic growth. By leveraging private…