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Senegal Economy — The Prime Minister has highlighted the critical state of Senegal’s markets, citing severe structural decay and significant safety hazards. In a bold move to address these challenges, Ousmane Sonko has proposed the creation of an autonomous administrative body dedicated exclusively to market management and modernization. During a recent council of ministers meeting, the Prime Minister underscored the urgent need for intervention, noting that “the condition of commercial infrastructure in Senegal is plagued by outdated facilities and alarming security risks.” Between 2013 and 2024 alone, 53 markets across…

nice faces stadium ban for key playoff match after fan incidents The disciplinary committee has imposed a two-match full stadium closure and one suspended match at Allianz Riviera following the disturbances during Sunday’s Nice-Metz fixture. OGC Nice, planning to appeal, is expected to host the return playoff against Saint-Étienne on May 29 in an empty stadium. The LFP Disciplinary Committee has handed OGC Nice a sanction comprising two complete closed-door matches and an additional match with a suspended sentence for their Allianz Riviera stadium. This decision stems from “the use…

Two individuals abducted in Zemio and subjected to severe torture in Berengo have been transferred to detention cells in the Bangui gendarmerie by Russian mercenary forces operating in the Central African Republic. The detainees, identified as Antoine Zogonimbou and Mboliloungoule, endured brutal conditions during captivity, with reports of systematic abuse and coercion before their relocation to the capital’s gendarmerie facilities. From abduction to detention: a harrowing ordeal The ordeal began with their forcible abduction in Zemio, a town in the southeastern part of the country, where armed groups have long…

nuno mendes on the champions league final against arsenal: “if we play like them, it would be a bit boring” During a UEFA Media Day held this Wednesday, just ten days before the highly anticipated Champions League final, Paris Saint-Germain’s dynamic left-back, Nuno Mendes, offered a blunt assessment of the impending clash against Arsenal. He openly discussed the distinct playing styles of the two formidable finalists, notably remarking that if PSG were to adopt Arsenal’s approach, the match “would be a bit boring.” By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Following Olympique de Marseille’s challenging season, which saw the club fail to secure a Champions League qualification, several prominent figures are anticipated to depart. Among them is Leonardo Balerdi, the 27-year-old Argentine defender, whose exit is reportedly an internal certainty despite his contract extending until June 2028. Numerous clubs have expressed interest in acquiring his services. This past season presented significant challenges for Leonardo Balerdi at Olympique de Marseille. Despite being considered indispensable by club management during the previous summer transfer window, the Argentine defender now appears set for a…

Tottenham’s fate lies in final Premier League clash after Chelsea defeat May 20, 2026 Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi admitted his team played well despite a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea that leaves their Premier League survival hinging on the final matchday. Enzo Fernández and Andrey Santos’ goals sealed the win for Chelsea, though Richarlison pulled one back late. De Zerbi, though visibly frustrated, praised his side’s effort: « We created a big chance early with Son Heung-min, but Sánchez made a crucial save. We stayed…

The Minister of Finance, Cheikh Diba, disclosed in a parliamentary address that the Plan de Redressement Économique et Social (PRES) has mobilized 63.4 billion West African CFA francs this year. These figures were revealed amid ongoing tense negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (FMI), prompting Waly Diouf Bodian, a senior advisor to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, to defend the government’s economic recovery strategy. Progress lags behind 2026 revenue targets The PRES, unveiled by Prime Minister Sonko on August 1, 2024, outlines a broader financial mobilization of 5,667 billion West African…

The Chad cotton industry is set for a major revival with a fresh injection of 22.5 million USD from France, aimed at revitalizing the sector and ensuring long-term stability. As the second-largest cotton producer in Central Africa, behind only Cameroon, Chad has struggled with fluctuating production in recent years. To address this challenge, the Ministry of Production and Agricultural Industrialization launched the Chadian Cotton Basin Agricultural and Territorial Development Project (DEBACO) on May 13. With a total investment of 19.35 million EUR, this five-year initiative is fully funded by the…

The safety of Bamako is no longer a given. Once a forbidden topic, this harsh reality now dominates daily discussions across the city. On May 19, 2026, the rural commune of Siby, just 30 kilometers from the capital, became the stage for an unprecedented assault that exposed the fragility of Mali’s security situation. Flames at the gates of the capital In the afternoon of that day, the highway linking Bamako to Guinea erupted into chaos. Witnesses recounted how armed assailants on motorcycles converged on the national road near Siby, intercepting…

The President of the Togolese Council, Faure Gnassingbé, hosted a pivotal meeting on Monday in Lomé with Dr. George Elombi, Chairman of the Afreximbank Board. The high-level discussions centered on deepening the strategic partnership between Togo and the pan-African financial institution, with a sharp focus on unlocking investment potential across key economic sectors. boosting industrial transformation and local resource valorization During the closed-door session, both leaders examined concrete pathways to accelerate Togo’s industrial transformation agenda. Central to the conversation were the country’s phosphate sector, the development of energy infrastructure to…

Sénégal: Forum du Justiciable rejects any link between Ndiaga Seck case and Prime Minister Babacar Ba, President of the Forum du Justiciable, has firmly rejected claims suggesting a connection between Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the arrest of Ndiaga Seck, describing such insinuations as malicious. His stance highlights growing concerns about the ethical handling of judicial matters in Sénégal. Forum du Justiciable defends Ousmane Sonko amid Ndiaga Seck controversy In a strongly worded statement, Babacar Ba, leader of the Forum du Justiciable, emphasized that Ousmane Sonko, as head of government,…

The legal saga involving Fadilou Kéita, Director-General of Senegal’s Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), and two prominent figures from Kaolack has intensified. This Wednesday, Serigne Mboup, the city’s mayor, and Habibou Lèye, operations manager of the ‘Cœur de Ville’ urban renewal project, were summoned to Dakar’s urban security offices for questioning. The move follows the formal filing of a complaint by the CDC chief, escalating a dispute that has taken on political dimensions. Challenging powerful local figures in Kaolack Serigne Mboup, a respected business leader and former president of…