The Canadian group Fortuna Mining has announced the acquisition of the Bambadji gold exploration project in Senegal for 200 million dollars. Located near Diamba Sud, another project owned by the company, the asset is set to strengthen the group’s presence in the Mako gold belt. The operation involves an exploration permit covering approximately 190 km² in eastern Senegal. The project was owned by Barrick and IAMGOLD, who agreed to transfer it to Fortuna Mining. The timeline and detailed terms for finalising the transaction have not been specified in the available information. The acquisition comes as Senegal seeks to enhance the contribution of its mining sector to the national economy. The country has significant gold potential in the Kédougou region, where several international companies are conducting exploration and mining activities.
Motorcycle rider killed by cart driver
A tragedy shook the Boubess Market in Guédiawaye, Dakar, on Wednesday morning when Sakhir Diouf, a young motorcycle taxi driver, was fatally stabbed during an altercation with a cart driver. According to initial reports, an argument broke out between the two men. After being separated by passersby, the cart driver allegedly took the victim by surprise and stabbed him twice. Severely wounded, the young motorcycle taxi driver succumbed to his injuries before the ambulance arrived. His body was taken to Dalal Jamm Hospital. The deceased leaves behind a five-year-old child, whom he had with Marème Nar, a well-known supporter of the wrestler Prince. An investigation has been launched to shed light on the circumstances of this tragedy and to find the suspect, who is currently at large.
Diomaye’s Kiiraaye party coordinator says they want a parliamentary majority
In an interview with BBC Africa, Aminata Touré, former prime minister now coordinator of the President Bassirou Faye’s new party Kiiraaye, has outlined the presidential camp’s ambition: to win a parliamentary majority if early legislative elections were held. “If early legislative elections were to be held, our objective would obviously be to obtain a parliamentary majority,” said Mimi Touré. She expressed her belief that the ruling coalition already has a solid base for the upcoming municipal elections in 2027. “We intend to win a majority of the local authorities,” stated Aminata Touré, maintaining that the presidential camp is preparing for all eventualities in order to strengthen its representation in the institutions.
Pape Cheikh Diallo Case: Judge rejects request for provisional release, radio host remains in prison
Pape Cheikh Diallo will have to wait behind bars a little longer. According to Les Échos newspaper, the investigating judge rejected the request for provisional release filed by his lawyers, while the case has simultaneously taken a significant turn with a committal order being appealed by the public prosecutor. The request had been filed just over a week earlier through his lawyer. The radio host’s lawyers had hoped to obtain his release just as the judicial investigation appeared to be drawing to a close. When the investigating judge issued his notice of closure and informed the various parties of his intention to conclude the investigation, the lawyers reviewed the case file before submitting several observations. They then filed a request for provisional release with the investigating magistrate. But the judge rejected the request. This decision comes at a time when the case is experiencing another major development. According to Les Échos, the investigating magistrate issued a final order sending certain defendants, including Pape Cheikh Diallo, to trial for offences described as, among other things, acts against nature and criminal conspiracy.
Sonko’s Special Funds at the Prime Minister’s Office: Journalist Daouda Mine adds more to the controversy
Daouda Mine revisited the issue of special funds allocated to former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The journalist clarified that there are no special funds specific to the Prime Minister’s Office. According to him, if the head of government, Ousmane Sonko, was able to benefit from secret funds, it was because President Bassirou Diomaye Faye ceded a portion of his special funds to him. “There is no budget voted in the National Assembly dedicated to special funds for the Prime Minister’s Office,” he revealed, specifying that the Prime Minister’s Office’s secret funds come from the Presidency. The journalist emphasised the institutional continuity of this practice, recalling that it is the same procedure under previous regimes, notably those of Abdou Diouf, Abdoulaye Wade, and Macky Sall.