Mounia-boucetta at parliament

Senegal’s President self-quarantines after coming in contact with COVID-19 patient

President of Senegal Macky Sall has self-isolated himself after he came in contact with someone who tested positive to COVID-19, his office said on Wednesday. The statement said the Senegalese President tested negative, yet he opted to undergo the 15-day quarantine process as precaution under medical recommendation. Another state official, lawmaker Yeya Diallo, announced earlier […]

Sahara: UN 4th Committee reiterates support to UN political process for settlement of the regional dispute

The Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly adopted this week a resolution reaffirming its support for the political process conducted under the exclusive auspices of the United Nations for the settlement of the regional dispute over the Sahara. The resolution calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the UN Secretary-General and his personal […]

African Nations launch alternative credit rating agency to challenge global giants

Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency by June 2025, marking a significant shift in how the continent’s economies are evaluated. The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) aims to provide more nuanced sovereign ratings by incorporating local contexts often overlooked by traditional agencies like Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s. This initiative […]