President Diomaye Launches a Comprehensive Audit of 70 Ministries, Agencies, and Public Funds in Senegal
By launching this ambitious audit initiative, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. The audits, which will cover a wide range of institutions, aim to identify and correct irregularities to combat corruption and ensure efficient use of state resources. The results of these audits are highly anticipated, as they could reveal significant dysfunctions and propose recommendations to improve public management, restore citizens' trust in public institutions, and promote a culture of responsibility within the public administration.
NATO Fears France's Withdrawal from Military Command if Le Pen Wins Elections
The European news site "Le Kreativ" reported that NATO fears France might withdraw from its military command if the National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen wins the French parliamentary elections. The site cited NATO diplomats expressing their concerns about a potential French withdrawal from the Alliance's military leadership. The diplomats are worried due to the National Rally's skeptical stance on NATO's relevance and the importance of supporting Ukraine. Military expert Michel Duclos indicated that the National Rally might seek a "soft withdrawal" from NATO but does not expect an immediate French exit if the party wins.
American Company Begins Producing and Supplying Long-Range "ATACMS" Missiles to Morocco
The United States Department of Defense announced on Tuesday that "Lockheed Martin" has secured a contract to produce and supply Morocco with "ATACMS" tactical missiles, which are used in the "HIMARS" rocket launchers. According to the Pentagon's announced contracts statement, the contract is valued at approximately $227 million and includes Morocco, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, and Lithuania.