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Senegal’s national carrier, Air Sénégal, has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its fleet by acquiring a brand-new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This strategic move, fully financed by the Senegalese…
President Félix Tshisekedi has laid out the framework for an extensive national dialogue, a process eagerly sought by the opposition for many months. This crucial initiative aims to re-establish peace…
On August 28, 2026, Moody’s, the international ratings agency, lowered Senegal’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to Caa2. This adjustment was primarily driven by significant refinancing pressures and the prolonged…
Gabon : Makokou, le service public se rapproche On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Makokou witnessed a significant step in Ogooué-Ivindo’s ongoing transformation, directly impacting citizens through enhanced public services. President…
Mali is currently grappling with a profound and multifaceted discussion surrounding female genital mutilation (FGM). This deeply ingrained practice, often upheld by long-standing cultural norms, faces increasing advocacy from public…
Libreville, Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – The Boulevard de la Transition project in Libreville, Gabon, is progressing on two distinct fronts. While construction teams are pressed to accelerate work on-site,…
Renowned as a leading figure in West African music, Baaba Maal recently represented Sénégal and a significant portion of the African continent at a United Nations (UN) forum held in…
KPALIMÉ, 18 août 2026 — The Municipal Council of Kloto 1 is accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local officials approved a remarkable budget extension…
This Sunday, August 16, 2026, saw a range of significant events across Senegal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké escalated into disorder, prompting intervention from law enforcement. Meanwhile,…
In a nation grappling with persistent inflation, a striking observation has reignited public discourse on the high cost of living in Senegal. A video created by French content producer Simon…