In a candid address to the National Assembly, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko raised the alarm about an imminent spike in fuel prices, driven by escalating global tensions. The Prime Minister emphasized that such a development could severely strain the country’s public finances and national economy, ultimately eroding the purchasing power of Senegalese citizens.
The West African nation of Senegal is significantly intensifying its efforts to suppress individuals perceived as homosexual. As a stark example of this heightened enforcement, a 30-year-old French national was apprehended at his private residence and remains incarcerated today. This widespread campaign has resulted in the detention of hundreds of men across the country in […]
The political climate in Gabon has grown markedly tense following a recent high-profile arrest. On April 15, 2026, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a key figure from the ousted regime of Ali Bongo Ondimba, was taken into custody and subsequently placed under pre-trial detention. This development represents a significant milestone in the judicial proceedings initiated by the transitional […]
PolitiqueNiger economic fallout from the Bénin-Niger border closure Despite various workaround strategies, including rerouting through Nigeria, traders and transporters report substantial financial losses and a significant slowdown in economic activities due to the ongoing border closure. The extended closure of the border between Bénin and Niger, a direct consequence of the military coup on July […]
