Sénégal launches high-tech hospital to boost healthcare sovereignty
Senegal has taken a major step toward strengthening its healthcare system with the inauguration of the Polyclinique Internationale de Dakar (PID). Situated strategically between the Hôpital Principal de Dakar and the Corniche Ouest, this 2,500 m² medical facility aims to cut down on costly medical evacuations abroad while positioning the capital as a leading healthcare […]
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Forced patriotism training for journalists in Burkina Faso sparks freedom of speech concerns
In a move that has sent shockwaves through defenders of fundamental freedoms, over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed several days of military-led training near Ouagadougou. Marketed as a civic education program, this initiative conceals a far more troubling agenda: an attempt to re-educate and subjugate independent journalism under the guise of patriotism. The implications for […]
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Key developments in Senegal on sunday, august 16, 2026
Key developments in Senegal on sunday, august 16, 2026 Sunday, August 16, 2026, brought a series of significant events across Senegal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké descended into disorder, prompting intervention from law enforcement. Concurrently, the presidents of Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire embarked on private visits to France, sparking considerable public discussion. […]
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Sénégal fuel prices surge after government adjustment
Sénégal fuel prices surge after government adjustment The anticipated fuel price hike in Sénégal has officially taken effect, confirming warnings voiced earlier this year. Following an early morning government announcement today, fuel prices have climbed sharply across pump stations nationwide. Super gasoline now costs 990 F CFA per litre, an increase of 70 F CFA, […]
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Fuel price hike in Senegal super rises to 990 f cfa gasoil hits 755 f cfa
Government Adjusts Fuel Prices Amid Global Oil Price Surge From Saturday, August 15, 2026, drivers in Senegal will face higher fuel costs as the government announces an increase in super gasoline and diesel prices. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has cited rising global oil prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, as […]
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Senegal’s key headlines: august 15, 2026
The government has referred a bill concerning the oversight of special funds to the Constitutional Council, leading to the suspension of a crucial plenary session. Simultaneously, significant rainfall is anticipated across 23 areas, including Koungheul and Kaffrine. Furthermore, the administration publicly introduced an amendment regarding special credits, specifically targeting three key national institutions. Government refers […]
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Burkina Faso : 44 journalistes envoyés en formation militaire par la junte
Burkina Faso : 44 journalistes envoyés en formation militaire par la junte Actus. Au Burkina Faso, 44 journalistes ont participé pendant plusieurs jours à une formation militaire au « patriotisme ». Reporters sans frontières dénonce un nouveau signal inquiétant pour la liberté de la presse. Ajouter Africa Radio à vos sources préférées Publié le 15/08/2026 […]
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Life-saving ambulance boosts emergency care in North Kivu’s Oicha
Alain Akpadji, the UNFPA Representative, recently delivered a fully equipped medical ambulance to the Oicha General Reference Hospital. This vital vehicle is specifically designated for the maternity and obstetrics department, ensuring the swift and free transfer of medical emergencies to appropriate healthcare facilities. This new ambulance will primarily serve pregnant women experiencing complications, survivors of […]
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Burkina Faso delays Norbert Zongo trial with new appeal
Burkina Faso delays Norbert Zongo trial with new appeal More than 27 years after the murder of journalist Norbert Zongo and three companions, the prospects of a trial in Burkina Faso have once again been pushed back. A new appeal filed by a defense lawyer has disrupted proceedings, just as the appeals chamber had confirmed […]
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Gabon modernizes national security headquarters with new annex
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema presided over the inauguration of a state-of-the-art annex for the General Directorate of Counter-Espionage and Military Security (DGCISM), widely known as the “B2.” Located in the Bellevue 1 district of Libreville’s third arrondissement, this architectural marvel represents a significant leap forward in enhancing the country’s […]
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Tchad president grants clemency to opposition leader succés masra
Tchad president grants clemency to Succès Masra, former opposition leader N’Djamena, Tchad — President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has granted a presidential pardon to Succès Masra, former Prime Minister and leader of the political party Les Transformateurs. The decision, announced on August 14, 2026, follows a 20-year prison sentence Masra received for his role in […]
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Chadian leader pardons prominent opposition figure succès masra
Actus. Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has granted a pardon to Succès Masra, the nation’s former Prime Minister and a leading opposition figure, on Friday. Masra had been serving a 20-year prison sentence for over a year. A presidential pardon Succès Masra has been granted a full remission of his prison sentence, according to a […]
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