France Approves Return of Ivory Coast’s Sacred “Talking Drum” After Over a Century
France’s National Assembly has formally approved on Monday, July 7, the return of the sacred Djidji Ayôkwé drum to Ivory Coast, marking the final legislative […]
Senegal
Sonko Pushes for Retrial as Senegal’s Supreme Court Upholds Defamation Verdict
Despite a reaffirmed conviction for defamation, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is pushing back, seeking to clear his name and reopen a politically charged legal […]
Mali army repels coordinated jihadist assaults, killing 80 fighters
Mali’s armed forces have announced the killing of 80 al-Qaeda-linked fighters following a wave of coordinated attacks on military posts across seven towns in central […]
France Hands Over Rufisque Base to Senegal as Military Withdrawal Progresses
France has officially handed over its military base in Rufisque, a western city in Senegal, marking another step in its phased withdrawal of forces from […]
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye Attends UN Conference to Champion Africa’s Economic Sovereignty
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is participating in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held from 29 June to 2 July 2025 in […]
Senegalese MP Slams Lack of Transparency in Official Vehicle Purchases, Calls for Ethical Reforms
Senegalese Member of Parliament Guy Marius Sagna has criticized on June 24 the opaque process surrounding the procurement of vehicles for the 15th Parliamentary term, […]
Dakar Hosts West Africa’s First International Auto Equipment Trade Show
Senegal’s capital launched the International Auto Equipment Trade Show – Dakar 2025 on June 20 at CICES, marking a milestone for West Africa’s automotive aftermarket […]
Senegal Delays Budget Data, Push to Rebuild Investor Confidence After Debt Scandal
Senegal’s Ministry of Finance has postponed the release of its budget execution reports for the last quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 […]
Former Senegalese Minister Sophie Gladima Grilled in COVID-19 Fund Misappropriation Probe
In Senegal, former Minister of Mines Sophie Gladima appeared before the investigative commission of the High Court of Justice on Wednesday, 11 June, as part […]
Africa Renews UN Security Council Seat Bid, Citing Injustice and Rising Global Tensions
Africa has renewed its long-standing demand for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), as ministers gathered on June 4 in Lusaka, Zambia, […]