Africa Eye

Mamoudou samoura On January 6, 2025, during the annual conference of French ambassadors, President Emmanuel Macron expressed frustration over the lack of acknowledgment from African Sahel states for France’s military interventions against Islamist militants since 2013. He suggested that without French support, these nations might have lost their sovereignty. In response, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko refuted Macron’s statements, emphasizing …

The Libyan Government of National Unity, based in Tripoli and recognized by the UN, announced on Monday the deployment of armed forces and the execution of airstrikes in the city of Zawiya, located 45 km west of Tripoli. This operation aims to eliminate “hotbeds” of smuggling and drug trafficking, according to a statement from the command of the Western Coast …

Frédéric Samson SOHOUNDE, JOURNALISTE ET FORMATEUR A L’UNIVERSITE Entrepreneurship in West Africa, particularly in Senegal, is experiencing significant growth with the rise of startups and innovation initiatives. However, several challenges persist, often hindering their development and sustainability. These challenges, ranging from limited access to financing to inadequate infrastructure, are particularly pronounced in countries like Senegal, a major economic hub in …