The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Libreville on Friday for a working and friendship visit aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between Gabon and the DRC. Upon landing, President Tshisekedi was greeted by a large crowd of Gabonese citizens, creating a vibrantContinue Reading
The Senegalese government has announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, effective from Saturday, August 15, 2026. Motorists will now pay 990 F CFA per litre for super gasoline and 755 F CFA per litre for diesel, marking respective rises of 70 F CFA and 75 F CFA. The MinistryContinue Reading
Dakar’s sky-high cost of living: essentials more expensive than in Paris A viral video has reignited debates about Dakar’s exorbitant living costs, revealing that everyday items like chicken—priced at 2,610 F CFA per kilogram—are now more expensive than in Paris, deepening concerns over purchasing power for Senegalese households. Staple goodsContinue Reading
How a $50 Million Payout Transformed Sahel Security An estimated $50 million ransom paid in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages in Mali has become a critical funding source for the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a coalition affiliated with Al-Qaïda, according to a confidential United NationsContinue Reading
The energy partnership between Algeria and Niger has reached a significant milestone, strengthening regional integration across the Sahel. Through a strengthened collaboration between Algeria’s Sonatrach and Niger’s Sonidep, both nations are paving the way for deeper commercial and strategic exchanges. First Jet A1 fuel shipments from Adrar refinery A clearContinue Reading
The alliance between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko was forged with a shared commitment—to prevent the President from leaving the Superior Council of the Judiciary, despite earlier promises of reform. Together, they chose to disregard public calls for transparent appointments to key leadership positions, which had been explicitly outlinedContinue Reading
Morocco’s pivotal role in securing a French spy’s release in Mali In a high-stakes diplomatic breakthrough, Morocco has emerged as the key player in securing the release of Yann Vézilier, a French spy detained in Mali for nearly a year. The agent, affiliated with France’s DGSE, was granted presidential clemencyContinue Reading
Senegal’s saturday, august 15, 2026: key developments On Saturday, August 15, 2026, significant developments unfolded across Senegal. The government referred a crucial bill concerning special funds to the Constitutional Council, leading to the suspension of a parliamentary plenary session. Simultaneously, weather alerts were issued for 23 localities, including Koungheul andContinue Reading
Algeria and Niger deepen energy partnership Kafra Sud-Est 1 Acting on behalf of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb journeyed to Niger on Thursday. His mission was to oversee the official commencement of drilling operations for the Kafra Sud-Est 1 exploration well, alongside his Nigerien counterpart, Ali Mahaman LamineContinue Reading
In Senegal’s evolving political landscape, the opposition remains divided, with most of its traditional leaders retreating to Dakar’s conference rooms, issuing statements and digital communiqués. Yet, amid this backdrop, a select few stand out for their relentless commitment to grassroots engagement. Among them are Barthélémy Dias, former Dakar mayor, andContinue Reading
Politics Democratic Republic of the Congo Congo’s Tshisekedi faces pressure as opposition coalition holds firm President Félix Tshisekedi sends constitutional referendum bill back to Parliament for second review as opposition coalition’s ultimatum looms. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi has taken a tactical step by returningContinue Reading
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Congo politics: tshisekedi backs down as opposition coalition keeps up pressure August 14, 2026 As the ultimatum from opposition coalition C64 approaches, President Félix Tshisekedi sends the referendum law back to Parliament for a second review, but the confrontation with the opposition shows no signsContinue Reading