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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…

economic investigation2026 Tabaski in Senegal: why the sheep feast is pushing families into debt Every year, millions of Senegalese families plunge into debt to buy a sheep for Tabaski. From rotating savings clubs to microfinance lenders and informal loan sharks, an entire ecosystem of debt has grown around a religious celebration now turned social crisis. While Morocco has found a solution, Senegal still waits. Two weeks before Tabaski, the same anxiety grips fathers of families in Dakar—from working-class neighborhoods to the Almadies. The price of a sheep has climbed again:…

Defence minister’s home raided in Burkina Faso’s financial scandal The Burkina Faso military is reeling from a betrayal at the highest level after a shocking theft of public funds. General Célestin Simporé, the country’s Defence minister, has been the victim of a brazen daylight robbery—170 million F CFA in cash vanished from his private residence. Shockingly, the alleged thief was not an outsider but one of his own trusted bodyguards, who is now reportedly hiding across the border. A breach of trust within the ranks The incident, first whispered among…

Chad’s economic transition is entering a critical phase, with the government pushing forward its « Tchad Connexion 2030 » initiative—a bold roadmap designed to steer the country away from its heavy reliance on oil revenues. International partners, including multilateral and bilateral donors, have reaffirmed their backing in N’Djamena, sending a strong political signal for a Sahelian nation long sidelined by regional instability. The real test now lies in whether this diplomatic alignment will translate into tangible financial flows matching the country’s pressing needs. Chad’s economic landscape remains fragile. Landlocked and…

The presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire unfolded under heavy security and heightened vigilance, yet concluded without significant incidents according to early reports from Abidjan. Polling stations across the nation functioned smoothly, with voters casting ballots under a reinforced security framework. Authorities had preemptively addressed concerns about potential communal clashes or post-election unrest, and the day passed without the feared escalations. High-stakes vote tests Ivory Coast’s political resilience This election took place against a backdrop of deep scrutiny. As West Africa’s largest economy within the West African Economic and Monetary Union…

Niger has officially inaugurated the Timersoï Uranium Mining Company (TSUMCO), a new national entity poised to assume control over uranium extraction operations in the strategically vital Arlit deposits, located in the country’s northern region. This pivotal establishment simultaneously signals the conclusion of the long-standing concession granted to the French conglomerate Orano, formerly Areva, over one of the Sahel’s most significant mining zones. This decisive action aligns with the broader agenda of natural resource reclamation pursued by the transitional authorities in Niamey. A new national enterprise for Arlit’s uranium The formation…

Following Tottenham’s recent 1-2 defeat against Chelsea this Tuesday, manager Roberto De Zerbi delivered a stark assessment of the club’s current predicament. He declared the upcoming Sunday fixture against Everton, a pivotal encounter for Premier League survival, to be “more important than a trophy.” De Zerbi’s powerful statement underscores the critical nature of the relegation battle, drawing a direct comparison to the club’s past triumphs, notably their Europa League victory from the previous season. For Tottenham, securing their top-flight status is now paramount, overshadowing even the glory of continental silverware.…

Tottenham boss insists Everton clash is more vital than any trophy Following Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has labeled Sunday’s showdown with Everton as the most critical fixture of the season, far surpassing the significance of any trophy. The Italian tactician made the bold statement after his side’s latest setback, which left them in a precarious position in the Premier League relegation battle. De Zerbi emphasized that securing three points against the Toffees would be a monumental achievement, one that could eclipse even…

After months of escalating tensions, Niger has finalized a landmark agreement with Chinese oil partners, bringing an end to the bitter dispute that threatened the country’s primary revenue stream. The resolution, announced by Niamey, concludes negotiations with Chinese firms operating in upstream petroleum and the export pipeline carrying Nigerien crude to the Atlantic coast. This accord marks the closure of a protracted crisis that emerged shortly after General Abdourahamane Tiani assumed leadership in July 2023, posing a severe threat to the nation’s economic stability. Ongoing oil standoff intensifies under Tiani’s…

Senegal is demonstrating a strong resolve to revitalize its crucial fisheries and oceanographic research capabilities through the upcoming rehabilitation of the ITAF Dème research vessel. This strategic floating laboratory, which has been inactive since November 2022, remains a cornerstone of the national maritime scientific infrastructure, particularly for the Centre de Recherches Océanographiques Dakar-Thiaroye (CRODT) within the Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA). On May 14, 2026, Dr. Mamadou Abibou Diagne, Secretary General of the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, undertook an official inspection of the vessel at the Port…