Senegal’s political landscape has been shaken by a bold public statement from Lansana Gagny Sakho, a technocrat long aligned with the movement led by Ousmane Sonko. The former government official…
Month: August 2026
Senegal assembly faces high-stakes meeting as tensions escalate
Political Crossroads in Dakar as National Assembly Convenes The corridors of power in Dakar are buzzing with anticipation as the National Assembly prepares for a pivotal meeting of its bureau…
Gabon’s escalating public debt: a critical economic outlook
Gabon’s public debt continues its upward trajectory, with projections indicating it will reach a significant 94.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027. This anticipated increase, which began during…
Cameroon army: presidential guard chief promoted to brigadier general
A significant promotion in Cameroon’s army On August 3, 2026, President Paul Biya enacted a notable change within the Cameroonian military hierarchy. Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, who has honorably…
Gabon’s extractive sector faces 2.9% dip in q1 2026, manganese shines
Gabon’s extractive industries experienced a mixed start to 2026, with overall sector activity contracting by 2.9%. This downturn was primarily driven by a decrease in hydrocarbons output, even as the…
CEDEAO enforces united stance against AES with unified negotiations
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) has adopted a firmer diplomatic stance toward the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During the ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra Leone,…
Senegal’s struggle to draw foreign investments despite strong economic potential
The Senegalese economy faces a sharp decline in foreign investments After four consecutive years of robust growth—averaging three billion dollars annually—foreign direct investments (FDI) in Senegal plummeted to just 37…