Western Africa

Nigeria secures $50m WTO fund to boost women in digital trade

Nigeria secures $50m WTO fund to boost women in digital trade

Nigeria secures $50m WTO fund to boost women in digital trade

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 18, 2025

The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have selected Nigeria as one of...

Ghana launches drive to create national emergency telecoms plan

Ghana launches drive to create national emergency telecoms plan

Ghana launches drive to create national emergency telecoms plan

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 18, 2025

Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has begun consultations to design the country’s first-ever National Emergency Telecommunications Plan,...

Ivory Coast secures dramatic 82-81 victory over Cape Verde at AfroBasket 2025

Ivory Coast secures dramatic 82-81 victory over Cape Verde at AfroBasket 2025

Ivory Coast secures dramatic 82-81 victory over Cape Verde at AfroBasket 2025

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 18, 2025

Ivory Coast’s men’s basketball team pulled off a nail-biting 82-81 win against Cape Verde on Friday, August...

Gambia: feminist outcry after baby dies from female genital mutilation

Gambia: feminist outcry after baby dies from female genital mutilation

Gambia: feminist outcry after baby dies from female genital mutilation

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 16, 2025

Feminist activists in Gambia have condemned the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) following the tragic death...

Benin: three ghettos dismantled in Malanville amid drug crackdown

Benin: three ghettos dismantled in Malanville amid drug crackdown

Benin: three ghettos dismantled in Malanville amid drug crackdown

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 16, 2025

Beninese authorities have dismantled three ghettos and arrested around ten individuals in a major anti-drug operation over...

Togo: treasury bonds attract strong regional demand on WAEMU market

Togo: treasury bonds attract strong regional demand on WAEMU market

Togo: treasury bonds attract strong regional demand on WAEMU market

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 16, 2025

Togo has successfully raised 33 billion CFA francs through 91-day Treasury Bonds (BAT) on the West African...

Senegal: road safety on alert as Magal approaches

Senegal: road safety on alert as Magal approaches

Senegal: road safety on alert as Magal approaches

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 16, 2025

With the Grand Magal of Touba set for Wednesday, August 13, authorities are intensifying road safety measures...

Senegal: journalist summoned after reported attack on pilgrims near mali border

Senegal: Road safety on alert as Magal approaches DM 08/11/2025 Illustrative photo Share on Facebook Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on Telegram The Grand Magal of Touba , scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, mobilizes millions of worshippers every year from all regions of the country and abroad. The previous edition attracted nearly five million participants, transforming the roads leading to the religious city into a continuous flow of vehicles and pedestrians. This massive movement, comparable to a real seasonal exodus, inevitably intensifies the risk of accidents, placing road safety at the heart of concerns. A worrying assessment before the event In addition to the surveillance operations already in place, firefighters recently recorded 75 traffic-related incidents. These interventions, out of a total of 120 operations carried out, involved 170 victims, including five who lost their lives. Advertisement For Commander Yatma Diéye , this situation highlights the need to increase caution. "Pedestrians must pay attention to the rules when crossing roads ," he insists, recalling that non-compliance with the highway code remains a major factor in accidents. Senegal: Upcoming election of the new mayor of Dakar Senegal: Upcoming election of the new mayor of Dakar Senegal: Lions beaten by Egypt, a decisive clash against Mali Senegal: Lions beaten by Egypt, a decisive clash against Mali Congested roads and risky behavior The sheer size of the Magal results in a saturated road network, where private vehicles, buses, motorcycle taxis, and pedestrians coexist in a limited space. Reckless behavior—speeding, dangerous overtaking, and careless crossings—is on the rise in this context. The roads leading to Touba then become veritable traffic corridors under pressure, where the slightest error can have tragic consequences. Experience from previous editions shows that, despite awareness campaigns, vigilance often wanes as participants approach the holy city. Beyond security checks and measures, authorities emphasize everyone's commitment to reducing risks. Respecting speed limits, planning ahead, and observing basic safety rules are considered essential to preserving lives. Organizers, law enforcement, and emergency services are calling on the faithful to consider the journey as just as important a part of the pilgrimage as the destination itself. While the Magal is a time of fervor and gathering, it must not be marred by avoidable tragedies.

Senegal: journalist summoned after reported attack on pilgrims near mali border

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 16, 2025

Security tensions remain high along the Senegal-Mali border after reports of an attack on a convoy of...

Benin: journalist Bonaventure Agbon wins eeej senior 2025 grand prix

Benin: journalist Bonaventure Agbon wins eeej senior 2025 grand prix

Benin: journalist Bonaventure Agbon wins eeej senior 2025 grand prix

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 16, 2025

The third edition of the Summer School of Writing and Journalism (EEEJ Senior 2025) concluded on Saturday,...

Benin: suspends imports of “Tasty Tom” tomato concentrate over health concerns

Benin: suspends imports of “Tasty Tom” tomato concentrate over health concerns

Benin: suspends imports of “Tasty Tom” tomato concentrate over health concerns

Muhamed Saeed Bala August 16, 2025

Following Ghana and Togo, Benin has taken decisive action against the concentrated tomato product “Tasty Tom Enriched...

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