Month: July 2026

The legal process targets Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's head of government and a central figure in Pastef, following public statements concerning alleged dubious financial flows within the holy city of Touba, the heart of Mouridism. A plaintiff has formally approached the public prosecutor's office at the Dakar High Court, requesting a judicial review of the scope and potential criminal implications of these declarations. This development unfolds amidst an already tense political atmosphere, marked by rapid institutional restructuring since the new majority assumed power in 2024, reflecting broader trends in African politics and governance Africa. A legal challenge to a prime minister's pronouncements The contentious phrase, “dirty money has entered Touba,” was uttered by Ousmane Sonko as part ...

Digging for gold, losing fortunes The Eastern and Adamawa regions of Cameroon are in the grip of a gold rush. Makeshift mines dot the landscape, but the government's authority barely extends beyond the capital. Billions of dollars in precious metal are slipping away to Dubai, funnelled through shadowy networks that exploit weak regulations and local complicity. The trail of lost wealth stretches from artisanal pits to international trade hubs, leaving behind a trail of unpaid taxes and unfulfilled promises. From hand-dug pits to global markets The scale of the operation is staggering. In remote villages, families spend long days sifting through riverbeds with rudimentary tools, hoping to strike gold. Yet the real profits don’t stay in Cameroon. Instead, they flow into the coffers of for...