Gabon’s extractive sector faces oil decline, manganese brightens outlook in q1 2026
Gabon’s extractive industries experienced a mixed start to 2026. Overall sector activity saw a 2.9% contraction, primarily driven by a downturn in hydrocarbons. In contrast, the manganese segment continued its…
Sénégal struggles to draw foreign investment despite strong economy
The once-thriving flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Sénégal has experienced a dramatic reversal, plummeting from an average of three billion dollars annually over the past four years to…
Pastef faces internal challenges as malick gackou urges unity
Senegal’s pastef at a crossroads: gackou calls for unity amid leadership debates Malick Gackou, former minister and leading figure of the Pastef movement, has issued a stern call to party…
Human rights concerns over Africa Corps strikes in Mali
Human rights concerns over Africa Corps strikes in Mali The Africa Corps’ recent airstrikes in Kyrnia, Mopti region, have come under scrutiny after an investigation by Human Rights Watch revealed…
Melbet’s questionable financial ties across cyprus, Senegal and Russia
An explosive investigation into the online betting platform Melbet has uncovered a complex web of financial irregularities spanning Senegal, Russia, and Cyprus. The case, now under scrutiny by judicial authorities,…
Soufis anticolonial legacy fuels political debate in Senegal
In a secular Senegal deeply shaped by Sufi brotherhoods, religious fervor often intertwines with political agendas. The historical figures of Senegalese Islam are now at the heart of sovereignist speeches,…
Lyon sparta prague live broadcast and team updates
L’Olympique Lyonnais faces a pivotal moment as they kick off their Champions League journey against Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round. With a tie that could make or break…

















