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Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has revealed a staggering 279 billion FCFA in dormant infrastructure assets across Senegal, following a comprehensive national diagnostic of stalled projects. Speaking at a high-level interministerial meeting in Dakar, he highlighted systemic financial, technical, and administrative bottlenecks crippling the country’s development. The assessment identified 245 stalled or abandoned infrastructure projects, representing a total public investment of 279 billion FCFA. These projects, either partially completed or fully constructed but left unutilized, have created significant economic losses, Sonko emphasized. root causes of project stagnation Insufficient funding emerged as…

Government launches high-impact task force to revive critical public assets Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko convened an interministerial council meeting on Thursday to address Senegal’s most pressing infrastructure challenges. Held at the Presidential Administrative Building Mamadou Dia in Dakar, the session revealed a stark reality: 245 public projects and assets are currently frozen by financial, legal, technical, or operational barriers, with cumulative investments exceeding several trillion FCFA. Unused assets costing billions The audit uncovered 30 completed infrastructures left idle, 25 of which remain blocked, representing a frozen investment of 279 billion…

Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick has officially announced that midfielder Casemiro will sit out the club’s final Premier League fixture of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion. The Brazilian star, who has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, played his farewell match at Old Trafford last weekend—a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. Carrick addressed the Brazilian’s absence from the Brighton game, stating, “It was agreed that last week would be his final match. I think it went as well as we could have hoped, and he was…

The Minister of Land and Air Transport, Yankhoba Diémé, chaired the inaugural meeting of the Transport and Mobility Steering Committee this week, marking the official launch of the operational plan for Senegal’s historic hosting of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). For the first time in Africa’s sporting history, Senegal is set to welcome nearly 2,700 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees, along with thousands of officials, volunteers, and spectators. The logistical challenge demands a well-structured mobility framework, with Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly/Mbour designated as the event’s core hubs.…

Massive investment of 279 billion CFA currently frozen in Sénégal In a major assessment of the nation’s development landscape, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko revealed in Dakar that 245 infrastructure projects are currently at a standstill throughout Sénégal. These stalled initiatives represent a significant public investment totaling 279 billion CFA francs. This comprehensive audit follows a directive from the Council of Ministers held on April 15, where various departments were tasked with identifying “blocked” projects under their jurisdiction. The resulting technical diagnosis highlights a worrying volume of dormant assets that are…

deadly collision in Koundoul leaves motorcyclist dead in Chad A fatal road crash occurred this Thursday near Koundoul, a town on the outskirts of N’Djamena, claiming the life of a motorcyclist in a tragic incident involving a heavy truck. tragic accident unfolds on the outskirts of the capital The collision took place as the motorcyclist was traveling along the road leading out of Koundoul. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck, traveling at high speed, failed to avoid the motorcycle, resulting in a violent impact. The force of the crash sent both…

The flow of goods between Senegal and Mali has come to a standstill following disruptions at the Kidira border crossing. Truckers and commercial transporters are stranded at the checkpoint, unable to move their cargo across the frontier. What caused the blockade? Local authorities cite security concerns as the primary reason for halting cross-border traffic. The decision follows heightened tensions in the region, prompting authorities to tighten controls at strategic entry points. The blockade has left hundreds of drivers waiting in limbo, with some consignments of perishable goods at risk of…

Afrique Benin’s outgoing president Patrice Talon bids farewell to citizens In a heartfelt message released by Benin’s outgoing President on May 21, 2026, he expresses deep gratitude to the nation for their unwavering support throughout his decade-long leadership. Armand Djaleu |5 hours ago|3 minutes read AAA Summarize Listen 1Comment In his farewell address, Benin’s outgoing President Patrice Talon expressed profound gratitude to the Béninois people for the “demanding journey we dared to undertake together over the past decade.” He highlighted the challenges overcome, reforms implemented, and major projects initiated to…

The Supreme Court in N’Djamena was operating under heightened security measures today, with personnel from the national guard, gendarmerie, and police forces meticulously deployed across the premises. Access to the court’s compound was rigorously controlled, leading to several journalists and cameramen being denied entry to the designated hearing room. This public session unfolded within a more confined space inside the Supreme Court, intentionally kept separate from general public observation. The proceedings pitted the president of the Supreme Court against a team of approximately ten lawyers, who were vigorously defending Dr.…

As the sacred Islamic festival of Tabaski draws near, Mali’s capital, Bamako, is witnessing a welcome surge in sheep availability. Livestock now fills boulevards and even football pitches, a significant improvement after deliveries were severely hampered by a blockade imposed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim). The majority of these essential animals arrived in Bamako through convoys meticulously escorted by the Malian army. Tragically, several trucks that attempted the journey without this crucial military protection were set ablaze by jihadist fighters, a grim reality that…