In Senegal’s gold-rich Kedougou Region, women like Sadio Camara rely on mercury to extract gold from sediment, a practice that has become common...
ByMbam ChisomMay 17, 2025In a landmark decision affecting the military footprint of former colonial powers in West Africa, Ivory Coast has declared the withdrawal of French...
ByMbam ChisomJanuary 3, 2025Senegal has secured a $58 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to bolster its agricultural sector and enhance water resource management...
ByThe Africa ScorecardDecember 9, 2024On the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye called for a renewed commitment to acknowledging and honoring the...
ByThe Africa ScorecardDecember 2, 2024Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has announced his decision to vacate his seat in the National Assembly, following through on a promise made...
ByThe Africa ScorecardDecember 1, 2024In response to devastating floods that have impacted over 200,000 residents, the Senegalese government has launched an emergency relief operation that includes deploying...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 19, 2024Northern Senegal is grappling with severe flooding, impacting five key cities as the Senegal River overflows its banks. The flooding has caused widespread...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 16, 2024A dramatic injury-time goal from Sadio Mane secured Senegal’s place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, alongside Angola, DR Congo,...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 16, 2024Senegal has embarked on an ambitious path towards self-reliance with the unveiling of its 25-year development blueprint, known as “Senegal 2050.” The plan,...
ByThe Africa ScorecardOctober 15, 2024For more than twenty five years, Somalia’s fragile political transitions have not survived by chance. They have been sustained through sustained international engagement,...
ByMbam ChisomDecember 19, 2025Nigeria and the Islamic Republic of Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a renewed emphasis on trade, investment, energy...
ByMbam ChisomDecember 18, 2025Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident