Author: Aïcha Abdou

Actualité du Sénégal : l’essentiel de ce dimanche 16 août 2026 Sunday, August 16, 2026, brought a series of significant developments across Senegal. From local political tensions escalating into disorder in Mbacké to the notable private travels of both the Senegalese and Ivorian presidents to France, the day was marked by diverse events. Additionally, the nation braced for severe weather, while its sporting landscape celebrated a major football appointment and a crucial basketball victory. Unrest erupts in Mbacké during Kiiraay movement assembly A gathering of the MONADD-Kiiraay movement in Mbacké…

Boosting trade efficiency on the Dakar-Bamako corridor Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. At Moussala, a crucial transit point in Senegal, a significant queue of trucks, stretching for nearly 15 kilometers, currently awaits clearance to enter Mali. The sheer volume of commercial vehicles has overwhelmed existing infrastructure, forcing trucks to line the roadsides and causing considerable delays for drivers navigating this vital West Africa trade route. Daouda Singui Sarr, Director of Promotion and Assistance at the Senegalese Council of Shippers (Cosec), highlighted the multifaceted challenges.…

Foot, Turquie Fenerbahçe loses first turkish league match before olympique lyonnais champions league playoff Fenerbahçe faces Olympique Lyonnais this Tuesday (kick-off at 9 PM). Just three days before their crucial Champions League playoff first leg against Lyon, Fenerbahçe experienced a disappointing start to their Turkish Championship campaign, suffering a 2-1 away defeat to Gençlerbirligi. This outcome will undoubtedly bring a sense of reassurance to supporters of Olympique Lyonnais, as their team prepares for the away leg in Istanbul this Tuesday (9 PM) in the Champions League qualification playoff against Paulo…

The Internazionale has completed a major coup on the transfer market by securing the services of Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth €35 million. The English full-back, who turns 26 soon, has officially returned to Serie A after passing his medical in Milan and receiving clearance from the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI). Under the terms of the agreement, Spence has inked a long-term contract running until June 2031, with an annual salary of €2.5 million supplemented by performance-related bonuses. Tottenham will receive an immediate payment of €31.5…

Over forty journalists from Burkina Faso have recently completed a six-day military training program described as a ‘patriotic immersion’ exercise. Organized by the Ministry of Security at the Pabré Police Academy, just outside the capital Ouagadougou, the initiative marks a first in the country’s media landscape. It was made compulsory for both public and private media professionals by the military-led authorities, aligning with the government’s declared war effort against jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaïda and the Islamic State, which have been active in Burkina Faso for over a decade. A…

New fuel price adjustments take effect august 15 Starting this Saturday, August 15, 2026, fuel prices in Senegal are set to rise. The supercarburant will increase by 70 F CFA per liter, while diesel will jump by 75 F CFA. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum attributes this adjustment to the recent surge in global oil prices, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Global oil market volatility drives local fuel costs Since July 13, diesel prices have surged by 26.6% on international markets, while supercarburant has climbed…