Author: Ousmane Tandja

Abidjan, May 20, 2026 – Pierre N’Gou Dimba, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Health, Public Hygiene, and Universal Health Coverage, recently reiterated the nation’s firm resolve to position nutrition as a fundamental pillar within its broader health and social development agenda. This significant declaration was made on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Geneva, during a meeting with Shawn Baker, Executive Vice President for Programs and Partnerships at Helen Keller International, held on the fringes of the 79th World Health Assembly. The discussions during this crucial encounter primarily centered on strengthening dialogue…

During the Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye issued a series of decisive directives to the government, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The head of state outlined a clear roadmap, encompassing national dialogue, monitoring public sector performance, civil registration management, and ensuring access to water, thereby imposing a strong imperative for results on the executive. Early in his address, the President revisited the upcoming National Dialogue Day, scheduled for May 28. Acknowledging the prevailing religious context, he announced a pivot from…

Mali : le fils de l’opposant Mountaga Tall disparaît après l’enlèvement de son père Actus. L’inquiétude grandit au Mali autour de la disparition de l’opposant et avocat Mountaga Tall et de son fils aîné, Cheick Mamadou Tall. Dans un communiqué transmis à l’AFP, leurs avocats réclament leur libération et dénoncent des actes « illégaux » dans un contexte de fortes tensions politiques sous le régime militaire au pouvoir. Publié le 21/05/2026 à 08h49 – Par La Rédaction Africa Radio avec AFP Envie d’afficher votre publicité ? Contactez-nous Une seconde disparition…

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has issued a direct mandate to all relevant ministerial departments, urging them to implement comprehensive measures for flood prevention before the onset of the upcoming rainy season in Sénégal. During a pivotal Council of Ministers meeting held this Wednesday, the head of government delivered firm directives aimed at significantly enhancing the nation’s preparedness and proactive response to the anticipated challenges of the wet season. Government spokesperson Marie Rose Faye underscored the immediate necessity of deploying several critical, urgent actions without delay. The Prime Minister further emphasized…

Senegal’s U17 team secures quarterfinal spot and FIFA World Cup qualification The Senegal U17 national team has made history by securing their place in the quarterfinals of the CAF U17 Nations Cup following a hard-fought victory over Algeria in the group stage. This milestone achievement comes with an additional honor—the team’s qualification for the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup, a first for Senegal in recent years. Triumph in the group stage paves the way for World Cup dreams The Lionceaux—the young Lions—delivered a commanding performance against Algeria, clinching the three…

Financial scandal rocks Côte d’Ivoire teachers’ mutual fund The long-running investigation into alleged embezzlement within Côte d’Ivoire’s Mutual Fund for Teachers (Mupemenet-CI) has culminated in formal charges, as the Prosecutor General at the Economic and Financial Crimes Unit confirmed the filing of a case involving more than 5 billion West African CFA francs. Following months of meticulous examination of financial records and witness testimonies, Aboya Koffi Jean-Claude, the lead prosecutor at the Economic and Financial Penal Pole (PPEF), ordered the arrest of three key figures on May 19, 2024. Among…