Beyond the Photo Op: How Senegal’s Leadership Visit to Pout and Dakar Port Signals a Strategic Shift in Health Sovereignty and Energy Independence

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This high-level diplomatic visit underscores a strategic pivot towards concrete, bilateral cooperation in critical sectors, moving beyond symbolic diplomacy. The joint inspection of a medical dialysis factory and a major gas terminal project reveals a shared focus on achieving regional health sovereignty and energy independence. This signals a pragmatic model of South-South partnership, prioritizing industrial capacity and infrastructure that directly addresses public health and economic development needs. The chosen sites exemplify a targeted approach to collaboration, where joint oversight aims to accelerate tangible outcomes in manufacturing and energy securityContinue Reading

The Prodac Scandal: A Deep Dive into the Billions in Question and the Summoning of Pape Malick Ndour

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A former minister and program coordinator is facing a formal judicial hearing following a damning independent audit of a community agricultural program. The audit reveals severe financial mismanagement, including billions in unsubstantiated disbursements and breaches of contractual guarantees. This case highlights critical systemic failures in public fund oversight and accountability mechanisms. The judicial proceedings now represent a pivotal test for the enforcement of financial governance and anti-corruption measures.Continue Reading

Beyond the Summit: How the Bamako AES Meeting Charts a New Course for Sahelian Sovereignty and Security

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The second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in Bamako marks a pivotal step for Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in transforming their alliance into a concrete sovereign confederation. The core agenda focuses on integrating security, economic, and diplomatic cooperation to assert regional autonomy and reduce external dependence. This consolidation represents a significant geopolitical realignment in the Sahel, aiming to create a unified bloc capable of addressing shared challenges independently. The summit’s outcomes will critically shape the region’s future stabilityContinue Reading

Bouna Keta’s Candidacy Validated, But Candidate Holds Full Remarks for Final Confirmation

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Bouna Keta’s Candidacy Validated, But Candidate Holds Full Remarks for Final Confirmation In a significant development for the upcoming presidential race, the Supreme Court has provisionally validated the candidacy of Bouna Keta. The decision marks a pivotal step for his campaign, yet the candidate himself is adopting a posture ofContinue Reading

MSF Launches “Clima Yaakaar” to Spotlight Health Impacts of Climate Crisis

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MSF Launches “Clima Yaakaar”: Blending Art and Activism to Spotlight Climate Health Crisis MSF Launches “Clima Yaakaar”: Blending Art and Activism to Spotlight Climate Health Crisis As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is breaking new ground by merging art and health advocacy. In aContinue Reading

Senegal’s Mining Sector Rocked by Over 200 Illegal Sites and Inactive Permits

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Senegal’s Mining Sector in Crisis: Over 200 Illegal Sites and Systemic Failures Uncovered Des mines (Mines) A comprehensive audit by Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines has exposed alarming disorder within the nation’s mining sector, revealing more than 200 clandestine sites, 275 inactive mining titles, and widespread fiscal andContinue Reading

Laurent Gbagbo Meets Opposition Figures After Presidential Bid Rejection

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Laurent Gbagbo Forges Opposition Unity After Candidacy Rejection in Ivory Coast Laurent Gbagbo Forges Opposition Unity After Candidacy Rejection in Ivory Coast ABIDJAN — In a significant political development, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has initiated a series of high-profile meetings with key opposition figures following the rejection of hisContinue Reading

Cameroon’s Controversial Ex-Minister Issa Tchiroma Barred from Senegal Pilgrimage

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“`html Cameroon’s Controversial Presidential Candidate Issa Tchiroma Barred from Senegal Trip Issa Tchiroma Bakary, former minister and presidential candidate, at a recent public appearance. (Photo: Afrik.com) YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — The political landscape in Cameroon has been rocked by the controversial detention of former Communication Minister and presidential candidate Issa TchiromaContinue Reading

Senegal Stages Dramatic Comeback to Reach Afrobasket 2025 Semifinals

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Senegal’s Lionnes Triumph Over Ivory Coast in Thrilling AfroBasket 2025 Quarterfinal July 31, 2025 Sports Abidjan, Ivory Coast – In a heart-stopping showdown at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, Senegal’s national women’s basketball team, the Lionnes, staged a spectacular comeback to defeat hosts Ivory Coast 66-60 in the AfroBasketContinue Reading

“Cameroon’s Socatur Modernizes Urban Transport with New Fleet of Air-Conditioned Buses”

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Cameroun: Socatur Modernizes Douala’s Urban Transport with New Fleet of Air-Conditioned Buses General Director of Tractafric Motors Cameroon hands keys to Socatur S.A’s General Director (Photo: Afrik.com) Douala, Cameroon – In a significant move to modernize urban transportation in Cameroon’s economic capital, Socatur S.A (Société Camerounaise de Transports Urbains) hasContinue Reading