Political fallout between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko must not overshadow governance failures

The collaboration between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko was built on shared promises—yet many remained unfulfilled. One such pledge was the reform of the Supreme Council of Magistrates, a…

Algeria’s diplomatic push in Sahel counters Morocco’s growing influence

After fifteen months of strained relations with Bamako, Algiers has restored full diplomatic ties with Mali and reopened its airspace to Malian aircraft. With Niamey, the rapprochement has deepened further,…

Senegal’s constitutional overhaul: civil society and opposition forge consensus

Senegal’s much-anticipated constitutional reform, announced by the nation’s leadership, is now entering a critical phase of extensive consultations. A key meeting recently took place between a delegation from the Civil…

Senegal implements fuel price hikes for super and diesel

A significant adjustment to fuel prices in Sénégal became effective on August 15, 2026, following a government decision. This increase impacts both super petrol and diesel, two essential commodities whose…

Maroc pivotal in securing french spy’s release from Mali

Morocco’s discreet yet decisive role in Mali’s release of a French spy In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Morocco has emerged as the linchpin in securing the release of Yann Vézilier,…

Crystal Palace secures Israeli winger from Union Saint-Gilloise in £24.5m deal

The Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise has finalized a groundbreaking transfer deal as their star Israeli winger, Anan Khalaili, joins Crystal Palace in a five-year contract. The Premier League side has…

Chad’s political landscape: expert weighs in on pardons and the path to reconciliation

In Chad, President Mahamat Idriss Déby recently issued a decree granting a full pardon to political opposition figure and former Prime Minister, Succès Masra. Masra had been serving a 20-year…

Côte d’Ivoire targets investment to strengthen local animal and fisheries output

Côte d’Ivoire is committed to significantly increasing its domestic animal and fisheries output, a strategic move designed to lessen its reliance on imports. This initiative comes as the nation faces…

Khalifa Sall advocates for public asset declarations in Sénégal

The discourse surrounding asset declarations is once again prominent in Sénégal, with Khalifa Sall positioning himself as a leading voice for change. The former Mayor of Dakar and a prominent…

Senegal’s daily briefing: legislative debates, weather alerts, and financial news on august 15, 2026

On August 15, 2026, Senegal experienced a flurry of significant developments. The government sought clarification from the Constitutional Council regarding the framework for special funds, leading to the postponement of…

Algeria and Niger advance strategic energy partnership

Algeria and Niger advance strategic energy partnership Kafra Sud-Est 1 Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, acting on behalf of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, traveled to Niger on Thursday. His mission was…

Morocco reinforces Ceuta border amid false migration claims

False social media claims spark concerns over Ceuta migration Social media rumors claiming that the border between Morocco and Spain’s Ceuta enclave would open on Saturday, August 15, have prompted…