Month: July 2026

Starlink est désormais disponible commercialement en Côte d’Ivoire. Le service internet haut débit par satellite de SpaceX a été lancé ce mardi 16 juillet 2026, après l’obtention d’une licence provisoire de 12 mois délivrée par l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC (ARTCI) à Starlink Network CIV. Les clients peuvent commander leur terminal directement via starlink.com/cotedivoire. L’annonce avait été faite le 11 juin 2026 par Djibril Ouattara, ministre de la Transition numérique et de l’Innovation technologique. Selon Space in Africa, l’autorisation permet la fourniture de services d’accès internet fixe par satellite sur…

Facing a significant financial upheaval, Senegal is poised to take a crucial step in public finance management. Dakar is reportedly set to name the American investment bank Lazard as its financial advisor to address its sovereign debt. This appointment is under close scrutiny by international investors, particularly following the discovery of substantial budgetary irregularities under the previous administration. Over $13 billion in undisclosed debt The true scale of the crisis came to light with the new government’s revelations: over $13 billion in public debt had remained undisclosed, representing more than…

The National Refining Company of Cameroon (Sonara) is pivoting away from its previous Parras 24 initiative, opting instead for a new public-private partnership model to enhance operational efficiency and long-term viability. This strategic shift reflects a broader effort to modernize the refinery’s infrastructure while ensuring sustainable fuel supply for the domestic market. Why Sonara is ending its Parras 24 approach Since its inception, the Parras 24 project aimed to bolster local refining capacity, but mounting operational challenges and financial constraints have prompted a reevaluation. Key concerns included rising maintenance costs,…

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo escalates with alarming speed Burial of an Ebola patient Health Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 6:16 PM The World Health Organization’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a stark warning about the unprecedented spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), two months after the outbreak was declared. The situation has deteriorated so rapidly that this epidemic now ranks as the third-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded globally. Speaking from Geneva, Dr. Tedros revealed that the outbreak has already claimed 796 lives out…

controversial return of former Senegalese president Macky Sall stirs debate breaking news The anticipated return of former Senegalese President Macky Sall to Dakar on Friday, July 17, for a meeting with his successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has ignited fierce public debate across the nation. The visit, marking his first return since leaving office in April 2024, coincides with mounting demands for accountability over the alleged repression of protests between 2021 and 2024. The timing of Macky Sall’s visit has intensified scrutiny, with critics accusing his administration of excessive force during…

The recent political developments in Senegal have sparked intense reactions across the nation, with President Macky Sall and newly elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the center of a growing public controversy. Citizens from all walks of life are voicing their concerns, reflecting deep divisions within the country’s social fabric. The situation escalated after Macky Sall took actions perceived by many as undermining democratic norms, prompting sharp criticism from both local and international observers. Meanwhile, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who assumed office amid high expectations, now faces the challenge of addressing…