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Senegal’s 2025 UEMOA review highlights balanced achievements amid reform challenges Dakar played host to the political phase of the 2025 UEMOA annual review, where Finance and Budget Minister Cheikh Diba presided over discussions alongside UEMOA Commission President Abdoulaye Diop and government officials. This eleventh edition of the assessment, now held biennially following a 2023 decision in Bissau, evaluates Senegal’s implementation of community-driven reforms, policies, programs, and projects under the Union’s Treaty framework. The technical phase, conducted from November 10 to 12, 2025, scrutinized 145 reforms and 5 projects before the…

This Friday, May 22, 2026, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his cabinet are set to appear before the National Assembly for a pivotal session of parliamentary questions. El Malick Ndiaye, Speaker of the National Assembly, confirmed the scheduled meeting, marking another key moment in the ongoing dialogue between the Executive branch and legislators. The session serves as a formal mechanism for parliamentarians to evaluate government actions and hold leaders accountable on critical national issues. During the proceedings, lawmakers will have the opportunity to directly question the Prime Minister and…

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…

Financial pressures are mounting at Olympique de Marseille as the club faces a potential cash crunch following the exclusion from next season’s UEFA Champions League. With revenue streams drying up, club insiders have described the situation as serious, pointing to recent leadership decisions as a key factor in the financial strain. To stabilize the budget, l’OM is preparing for a significant squad overhaul, with club executives acknowledging the need for rational decision-making to navigate the financial turbulence. The departure of several high-profile players is now on the table, including one…

Maurice Digbeu Kipré, the founder and chief executive officer of Côte d’Ivoire’s leading insurance firm Serenity, has died in Abidjan at the age of 75. His passing was confirmed on the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2026. Early career and rise in Côte d’Ivoire’s insurance sector After completing his studies in Côte d’Ivoire and the United States, Kipré launched his professional journey in 1979 at American International Group (AIG), laying the foundation for a career that would shape West Africa’s insurance landscape. In 1988, his expertise was recognized when he…

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…

The Burkinabè government recently unveiled a high-profile agricultural support initiative, allocating over two billion FCFA, ostensibly to benefit internally displaced persons (IDPs) resettled in Kaya. Yet, behind the official rhetoric of ‘reconquest’ and national solidarity, a much darker reality emerges: widespread accusations of fund diversion, allegedly orchestrated at the expense of suffering communities who, on the ground, decry the scandal and emphatically state they have received absolutely nothing. The aid mirage: displaced communities break their silence While Deputy Minister Amadou Dicko proudly appeared before cameras to announce the distribution of…

The recent enactment of Senegal’s revised electoral code has ignited a heated political debate, drawing sharp criticism from opposition voices. Tafsir Thioye, an independent deputy and outspoken critic of the government, held a press conference to dissect the newly adopted legislation just days after its promulgation. His intervention comes at a pivotal moment, as the nation braces for potential local and legislative elections in the coming months, raising questions about the integrity of future polls. Opposition voices challenge electoral reform amid institutional tensions The parliamentary majority’s revisions to Senegal’s electoral…

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…