Senegal General Strike: Workers Demand Better Wages and Lower Living Costs October 21, 2026 Workers in Senegal have taken to the streets of Dakar to demand better working conditions, improved purchasing power and action on rising living expenses,…
Ousmane Sonko Questions G20 Debt Plan as Senegal Faces Financial Pressure October 20, 2026 Senegal’s efforts to address its growing public debt have triggered fresh political tensions, with parliamentary leader Ousmane Sonko questioning the government’s decision to use…
Human Rights Watch Warns of Civilian Abuses by Mali’s Army and Armed Groups October 20, 2026 Human Rights Watch has accused Mali’s military, its Russian-linked allies and armed opposition groups of committing serious abuses during the country’s worsening conflict, warning…
Nigeria’s CNG Plan: FG Targets 1 Million Vehicles to Cut Transport Costs October 20, 2026 The Federal Government has renewed efforts to expand the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles across Nigeria, setting its sights on deploying one…
Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France Launch Paris–Abidjan Codeshare on October 25 October 20, 2026 Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France are strengthening their partnership with a reciprocal codeshare agreement on the Paris–Abidjan route, giving travellers more options when…
UN 2027 Budget: Tinubu Receives Seven-Volume Proposal From Jimoh Ibrahim October 20, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the United Nations’ proposed 2027 budget, valued at approximately $14 billion, from Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the global…
Egyptian Hotel Tycoon Kamel Abou Aly Invests $250 Million in Morocco Tourism October 19, 2026 Egyptian hospitality entrepreneur Kamel Abou Aly has secured $250 million in financing to expand and modernise his Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts business in Morocco,…
Spain-Morocco Fuel Trade Grows as Diesel Shipments Nearly Double October 19, 2026 Morocco sharply increased its purchases of diesel from Spain in August 2026, with imports reaching 161,000 tonnes, up from 83,000 tonnes in July. The…
Niger Bans Petrol and Diesel Exports as Fuel Shortages Hit Domestic Market October 19, 2026 Niger has introduced restrictions on petrol and diesel exports in an effort to protect domestic supplies as fuel shortages disrupt distribution across the country,…
Somali Piracy Returns as Coastal Fishermen Face Arrests and Surveillance October 19, 2026 The return of piracy off Somalia’s coastline is creating a difficult situation for fishing communities, with residents facing declining catches, restrictions on their livelihoods…