Senegal’s sunday pulse: political travels, sports triumphs, and weather warnings This Sunday, August 16, 2026, has delivered a mix of significant events across Senegal. From political unrest during a Kiiraay

The recent liberation of a journalist in Gabon, following nearly four months of incarceration for articles deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited critical discussions surrounding press protection during the

In Senegal, a nation grappling with persistent inflation, a striking observation has reignited public debate concerning the elevated cost of living. A recent comparative analysis, widely circulated across digital platforms,

truckers push for smoother transit along Dakar-Bamako route Near Moussala, Senegal, a line of nearly 15 kilometers clogs the Malian border crossing. Trucks line the roadside, unable to proceed due

Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo deepen strategic partnership during Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit The official visit of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo to Libreville on August 15, 2026, marked more than just

More than 40 Burkinabè journalists, representing both public and private media outlets, have recently completed a military training program. The ruling junta describes this initiative as a “patriotic immersion,” which

The long-feared increase in fuel prices has now become a reality in Senegal. In an official statement released early this Saturday morning, the government confirmed the upward adjustment of fuel

A leading academic from Sciences Po, Patrick Martin-Genier, has underscored the current challenges impacting relations between Morocco and Spain. He advocates for a mutual effort to de-escalate the situation, asserting

Economy Gabon and AfDB launch strategic partnership for high-impact development projects By Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2026 37 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 — Gabon is set to redefine its

After dipping to 9.1 million tonnes, Gabon’s manganese output has spotlighted critical gaps in the nation’s logistics network. Frequent breakdowns and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway, the main artery linking

President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Gabonese leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at Libreville airport © DR Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the

Starting this Saturday, August 15, 2026, fuel prices in Senegal are set to climb sharply. The supercarburant will rise to 990 F CFA per litre, while diesel will jump to