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In a nation grappling with persistent inflationary pressures, a striking observation has reignited public discourse concerning the high cost of living in Senegal. Recent online discussions have highlighted a stark comparison of consumer prices in Dakar and Paris, originally sparked by a video shared in December 2025 by French content creator Simon Labas. This widely […]

Long queues stretching nearly 15 kilometers at the Senegal-Mali border near Moussala are causing significant delays for truck drivers transporting goods between Dakar and Bamako. The bottleneck has become a growing concern for the transport sector, which is now calling for urgent solutions to restore fluidity along this critical trade corridor. Overloaded routes and mounting […]

Afrique Politique Gabon – RDC : Des actes à l’occasion de la visite du président Tshisekedi à Libreville Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 – The official visit of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo to Libreville transcended typical diplomatic formalities. Discussions between the head of state of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and his Gabonese counterpart, […]

russian mercenaries establish unauthorized roadblock in Ndele, detain driver from Bangui In a bold and alarming move, Russian-backed mercenaries have set up a makeshift roadblock in Ndele, operating with the same authority as local law enforcement. On Friday, the group intercepted a truck traveling from Bangui, detaining its passenger and seizing control of the vehicle. […]

More than 40 Burkinabè journalists, representing both public and private media outlets, recently completed a military training program. The ruling junta has characterized this initiative as a “patriotic immersion,” declaring it an annual requirement.   While a similar mandatory program was imposed last year on baccalaureate students, a measure attributed to Burkina Faso’s ongoing struggle […]

The government in Burkina Faso has recently mandated a six-day military training program for over forty journalists, framed as a ‘patriotic immersion’ exercise. Organized by the Ministry of Security at the Police Academy in Pabré, just outside Ouagadougou, this unprecedented requirement applies to both public and private media outlets. The initiative aligns with the military […]

What many feared has now materialized. Early Saturday morning, the Senegalese government issued a press release announcing an immediate upward adjustment to fuel prices at the pump. The new rates, effective today, see super gasoline climbing to 990 FCFA per liter—a 70 FCFA increase—while diesel now stands at 755 FCFA per liter, up 75 FCFA. […]

Morocco-Spain ceuta border tensions: a call for de-escalation Amidst ongoing friction between Morocco and Spain concerning the Ceuta border, Patrick Martin-Genier, an academic at Sciences Po, has underscored the pressing need for both nations to alleviate current difficulties. Martin-Genier articulated his view, stating, “Today there are challenges between Morocco and Spain; it would be essential […]

Economie Gabon – BAD : Le nouveau pacte des projets prioritaires A significant shift is underway in the partnership between Gabon and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The new AfDB President, Sidi Ould Tah, met with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Libreville on Friday, August 14, 2026, initiating discussions that moved beyond a mere […]

Production of manganese in Gabon slumped to 9.1 million tonnes, highlighting persistent challenges in the logistics network. Frequent breakdowns and bottlenecks along the railway, including the Transgabonais route to the Owendo port, disrupted operations. Yet, the final quarter of 2025 marked a significant rebound in output. The recovery was driven by renewed activity at the […]

President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) landed in Libreville on Friday for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Upon his arrival, crowds gathered to greet the Congolese leader, creating an enthusiastic welcome moment that marked the beginning of his official stay. The visit […]

Africa Politics Gabon-DRC ties rekindled as Tshisekedi visits Libreville Reporting team August 15, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 – The arrival of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Libreville marks more than just a diplomatic courtesy; it signals a renewed chapter in African partnerships. Welcomed by Gabonese president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on a […]