Sénégal fuel price hike august 2026 impacts drivers
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
Cameroon’s drawn-out trial of post-election detainees
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist, Franco-Burkinabè Cameroon 2025 presidential election Justice delayed: the case of Cameroon’s post-election detainees The courtroom in Yaoundé has become a stage for a legal drama that refuses to reach its climax. Months after the 2025 presidential election in Cameroon, scores of individuals remain behindContinue Reading
Bad president meets Gabon leader to discuss investment boost
President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema (left) with African Development Bank President Sidi Ould Tah Strengthening ties for Gabon’s development The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, met with Gabonese head of state Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Libreville to discuss ways to deepen collaborationContinue Reading
Dakar’s shocking cost of living compared to Paris
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
Gabon’s bold steps toward a new political dawn in 2026
The winds of change sweep across Libreville Above the vast horizon of Gabon, a vision of progress is taking shape—one that contrasts sharply with the nation’s complex past. This transformation is most evident in the tangible actions unfolding across the country, the ambitious projects underway, and the unwavering political determinationContinue Reading
Newcastle racing to sign Bosnian defender Dedic before Premier League opener
15 august 2026 13:32+02:00 Newcastle racing to finalize £30m deal for Bosnian defender Amar Dedic ahead of Liverpool opener Transfer news A. Dedic Newcastle Benfica Premier League Newcastle vs Liverpool Liverpool Newcastle is in advanced talks to secure a £30 million deal for Bosnian international Amar Dedic from Benfica. TheContinue Reading
Ransom payments fuel al-qaïda-linked group expansion in Sahel
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
Algeria and Niger boost energy ties with Jet A1 fuel deliveries
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
Political accountability in Senegal’s leadership transition
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
Algeria’s renewed strategy to counter Morocco’s influence in the Sahel
After fifteen months of strained relations with Bamako, Algeria has restored diplomatic ties with Mali and reopened its airspace to Malian aircraft. With Niger, the rapprochement has gone further, with Algeria delivering four military helicopters, reviving oil projects, and jointly marketing Nigerien crude. Behind this series of gestures, coinciding withContinue Reading
Senegal’s constitutional reform: civil society engages opposition takku wallu
The constitutional reform initiative announced by Senegalese authorities is now entering a phase of broad consultations. A delegation representing the Civil Society Coalition for the Implementation of the National Assizes’ Conclusions and the National Commission for Institutional Reform’s Work has met with the Takku Wallu parliamentary group, the primary oppositionContinue Reading
Senegal’s government raises fuel prices amid fiscal pressures
Senegal’s government has announced an increase in fuel prices, taking effect on August 15, 2026. This adjustment impacts both super gasoline and diesel, two commodities whose pricing structure directly influences national inflation, transportation expenses, and the competitiveness of industrial sectors. Dakar’s decision aligns with a trend observed across several WestContinue Reading