Dakar’s surprising cost of living: more expensive than Paris for everyday essentials
A widely circulated video has brought to light the astonishingly high prices in Dakar, where common items like chicken, retailing at 2,610 F CFA per kilo, surpass costs found in…
Gabon’s new dawn: political reforms and infrastructure boom take shape
The winds of change sweeping across Gabon are reshaping not just institutions but the very fabric of the nation. Under the equatorial sky, tangible progress is unfolding—visible in bold political…
Newcastle races to seal amar dedic deal before liverpool opener
Newcastle United are in the final stages of securing a £30 million deal for Benfica defender Amar Dedic, aiming to complete the transfer in time for his Premier League debut…
How a 50 million dollar ransom reshaped Sahel security
Financing Terror: The Unseen Impact of a Massive Ransom Payment A staggering $50 million ransom, paid in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages in Mali, has become…
Algeria and Niger expand energy partnership with Jet A1 and crude exports
Algeria and Niger strengthen energy ties with landmark Jet A1 supply Algeria and Niger have reached a significant milestone in regional energy collaboration, marking a new chapter in commercial and…
A political split: diomaye faye and sonko’s shared responsibilities
Despite earlier commitments for reform, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko collectively opposed the President’s departure from the Superior Council of Magistracy. They also overlooked calls for applications to key…
Algeria’s urgent moves to counter Morocco’s rise in sahelian influence
Following fifteen months of strained relations with Bamako, Algiers has restored diplomatic ties with its southwestern neighbor and reopened its airspace to Malian aircraft. With Niamey, the rapprochement has gone…
Senegal’s constitutional reform: civil society engages opposition
The constitutional overhaul announced by Senegalese authorities is progressing into an extensive consultation phase. A delegation from the Civil Society Coalition for the Application of the National Assizes’ Conclusions and…
Senegal’s government raises fuel prices amid economic pressures
New fuel price adjustments have taken effect in Senegal as of August 15, 2026, following a government directive. The increase impacts both super petrol and diesel, two essential commodities whose…
Maroc’s pivotal role in freeing french intelligence officer from Mali
In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, Morocco emerged as the linchpin behind the release of Yann Vézilier, a French intelligence officer held captive in Mali for nearly a year. The unfolding…
Crystal Palace signs Anan Khalaili in £24.5m deal from Union Saint-Gilloise
Crystal Palace has completed the signing of Israeli winger Anan Khalaili from Belgium’s Union Saint-Gilloise, ending a dramatic transfer saga that saw his move to Inter Milan collapse earlier this…
Chad’s presidential pardon: navigating political reconciliation
In Chad, President Mahamat Idriss Déby recently issued a presidential pardon for Succès Masra, a prominent political opponent and former Prime Minister. This act of clemency, granted via decree, nullifies…