Key Senegal updates for friday august 14 2026

Key developments in Senegal today include the removal of Waly Diouf Bodiang from his role as head of the Dakar Port Authority, heavy rainfall warnings for Kolda and Kaffrine, and…

English defender Djed Spence completes medical ahead of Inter Milan transfer

English defender Djed Spence completes medical ahead of Inter Milan transfer Djed Spence has landed in Italy to finalize his high-profile transfer to Inter Milan from Tottenham Hotspur. The 26-year-old…

Cameroon slashes EU import tariffs by 70% under APE deal

The announcement, made through a statement from Cameroon’s Minister of Finance Louis Paul Motazé, aligns with the Economic Partnership Agreement (APE) signed between Yaoundé, the European Union (EU), and the…

Mali telecom prices skyrocket while Senegal offers better deals

Consumers in Mali are increasingly frustrated with telecom pricing, which stands out as an outlier in West Africa. A customer in Bamako pays the same amount for mobile data as…

Can Cameroon return to a federal system of governance

Published today at 07:01 AM Reading time: 5 minutes. File generated on Read in app Summarize Mathieu Olivier Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Investigations Ahmadou Ahidjo Paul Biya By Kadi Alhassane — Senior…

Diplomatic efforts from Brazzaville ease tensions in democratic republic of Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a deepening political and security crisis is testing the resilience of the nation. Violent clashes involving the M23 rebel group in the east,…

Ivory coast caju industry gets boost with new financing deal

The Ivorian Cashew Processors Association (GTCI), representing national processors handling 100,000 metric tons of raw cashew nuts annually, welcomed the June 11, 2026 signing of a financing agreement between the…

West Africa’s bold move toward pharmaceutical sovereignty in Lomé

Lomé, August 12, 2026 — The future of healthcare in West Africa hinges on a single decision: will the region continue importing most of its medicines, or will it build…

Maghnes akliouche makes unexpected psg debut in super cup victory

From Monaco to Paris: Akliouche’s swift rise at PSG The Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their season in style, lifting the UEFA Super Cup with a commanding display against Aston Villa.…

High-risk UEFA champions league playoff clash between lyon and fenerbahce

UEFA Champions League playoff clash between Lyon and Fenerbahçe deemed high-risk A lively atmosphere expected for the Fenerbahçe matchup The second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff between Lyon…

Gabon: public figure condemns attacks on president’s mother

The activist known as Landry Mbeng, or Lanlaire on social media, has come under fire for recent remarks targeting the family of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, particularly his…

Burkina Faso and Burundi strengthen ties with 14 new cooperation agreements

This week marked a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between Burkina Faso and Burundi, as the first joint commission concluded in Bujumbura with the formalization of 14 cooperation agreements.…