Senegal Mali transport workers push for smoother Dakar Bamako route

Senegal-Mali transit delays prompt urgent infrastructure talks At the bustling Moussala border post in Senegal, a 15-kilometer queue of trucks snakes through the parched terrain, waiting to cross into Mali.…

Gabon and DRC strengthen ties during historic Libreville summit

African politics Gabon and DRC forge new economic and diplomatic alliance during historic Libreville summit By Chief Editor August 15, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 —…

Mercenaries Russia control ndele roads in central african republic

Ndele Struggles Under Russian Mercenary Roadblock Control In the heart of the Central African Republic, the town of Ndele has found itself under the de facto authority of Russian mercenaries…

Burkina Faso: journalists undergo mandatory military training amid press freedom concerns

Burkinabe journalists undergo mandatory military training Over forty Burkinabe journalists, representing both public and private media outlets, have recently completed a military training program. The ruling junta describes this initiative…

Gabon’s manganese boom: logistical hurdles and industrial transformation

Gabon’s manganese output dipped to 9.1 million tonnes, casting a spotlight on critical weaknesses in the country’s logistics network. Repeated disruptions and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway, which links the…

Fuel price hike in Senegal as global oil costs surge

Starting this Saturday, August 15, 2026, Senegal will see a sharp increase in fuel prices. The cost of super gasoline will rise by 70 F CFA per liter, while diesel…

Gabon: BAD president meets Oligui Nguema to boost economic growth

The President of the African Development Bank (BAD), Sidi Ould Tah, held a meeting in Libreville with Gabonese head of state Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to discuss ways to strengthen…

Dakar’s soaring living costs shock residents as prices rival Paris

Dakar’s skyrocketing cost of living has once again taken center stage, with a viral social media post igniting fresh debates about affordability in the Senegalese capital. The video, circulating widely…

Newcastle aims to seal amar dedic deal before liverpool clash

Newcastle United is racing against time to finalize the £30 million transfer of Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic from Portuguese giants Benfica. The club is determined to complete the…

Ransom payments fueling al-qaeda’s expansion in Mali

How a $50 Million Ransom Reshaped the Sahel Conflict A staggering $50 million ransom paid in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages held by Al-Qaïda-affiliated militants in…

Senegal’s civil society and opposition unite for constitutional reform talks

The latest phase of Senegal’s constitutional reform process is gaining momentum with broad consultations involving civil society groups and political leaders. A delegation from the Coalition of Civil Society for…

Crystal Palace secures rising star Anan Khalaili in £24.5m deal from Union Saint-Gilloise

The Union Saint-Gilloise is set to receive a substantial financial boost following the departure of their standout winger, Anan Khalaili, who has signed a five-year contract with Crystal Palace. The…