Author: Ousmane Tandja

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to address Senegal’s parliament this friday Dakar — This Friday, May 22, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s Prime Minister, will step into the National Assembly for a pivotal session of questions to the government. The event marks a critical moment in parliamentary oversight, where elected representatives will directly engage with the head of government on pressing national issues. Parliamentary scrutiny in focus as Sonko faces tough questions Scheduled for the plenary hall, this session provides lawmakers with a formal platform to challenge Senegal’s Prime Minister on key…

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again demonstrated its operational reach in Mali by launching a daring assault on a Chinese-operated mining site in Naréna, near the Guinea border. Beyond the extensive material destruction, the abduction of nine Chinese nationals underscores a stark security reality: Malian forces, backed by Russian contractors, are losing ground in safeguarding key economic and strategic zones. Precision strike with far-reaching implications Witnesses report that the attack unfolded under the cover of darkness, with armed assailants arriving on motorcycles and…

Senegalese consumers are up in arms over the recently unveiled pricing structure for Starlink’s satellite internet services, which many argue fails to reflect the economic realities of the local market. The controversy has ignited a broader discussion about fair pricing and corporate accountability in West Africa’s telecommunications sector. Why are Senegalese consumers pushing back against Starlink’s fees? Starlink’s pricing model, which appears to be fixed for the foreseeable future, has drawn sharp criticism from users and industry observers alike. The outcry centers on the disconnect between the company’s global pricing…

With the French Ligue 1 title secured on Lens’s turf, Paris Saint-Germain’s sporting director Luis Campos made headlines by freezing transfer talks—at least on paper. The priority? A Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Yet beneath the surface, whispers in the corridors of Parc des Princes suggest a different agenda for the summer transfer window. Diogo Costa emerges as PSG’s next big goalkeeper gamble Matvey Safonov has held the number one jersey with confidence since replacing Lucas Chevalier, yet the club’s hierarchy appears poised to turn the page.…

On the morning of Monday, May 18, a drone operated by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) tragically struck a GATIA vehicle, an armed group known for its loyalty to Bamako, in the Intahaka mining area near Gao. This fatal incident, described as an “error,” starkly reveals the profound strategic missteps of the ruling military junta. As Mali grapples with escalating coordinated attacks from rebel and terrorist factions, the advanced technologies intended to bolster security appear to be exacerbating the turmoil, pushing local communities into an unprecedented humanitarian and economic crisis…