Senegal
- Temperature: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: North Westerly, Wind Speed: 13mph, Humidity: 69%, Pressure: 1012mb, Steady, Visibility: —
- [ENA] Addis Ababa — Influential digital creators from across Africa are gathering in Addis Ababa for the African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) 2026, underscoring the growing importance of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and unified storytelling in shaping the continent's global image.
- [Daba Finance] TotalEnergies Marketing Senegal, the BRVM-listed fuel retailer and 69.1% subsidiary of TotalEnergies, posted net profit of 1.59 billion FCFA ($2.8 million) in the first quarter of 2026, up 5% from 1.51 billion FCFA ($2.7 million) a year earlier — a result that masks a more interesting story underneath the headline.
- [CPJ] A key Senegalese rebel leader, César Atoute Badiate, has broken his silence on jailed journalist René Capain Bassène, refuting the prosecution's claim that Bassène was a militant fighting for independence of the Casamance region who incited him to murder 14 illegal loggers in 2018.
- [CPJ] Dakar — A new podcast released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) presents extensive new testimony and reporting on the conviction of Senegalese journalist and author René Capain Bassène, raising serious questions about the integrity of a case that has become one of West Africa's most emblematic press freedom concerns.
- [Liberian Investigator] DAKAR — The Embassy of Liberia in Dakar has launched a renewed public diplomacy push aimed at promoting Liberian culture and history within Senegalese academic institutions, marking a significant step in strengthening cultural ties between the two West African nations.
- [Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Senegal (BRVM: BOAS), the Dakar-based lender within the BMCE Group, opened 2026 on a stronger footing, growing net profit by about 10% year-on-year in the first quarter to 5.74 billion FCFA ($10.3 million). The result reflects a bank that is quietly expanding its balance sheet while keeping credit losses in […]
- [Daba Finance] Sonatel (BRVM: SNTS) will pay a dividend of 1740 FCFA per share for the 2025 financial year, according to a market notice issued on April 23.
- [RFI] Former Senegalese president Macky Sall closed the public hearings for candidates seeking to succeed António Guterres as United Nations Secretary-General, presenting himself as a bridge-builder. He is the only African in the race and the only one of the four candidates never to have held a position within the UN.
- [Ghanaian Times] Mr Evans Yeboah, Ghana's Chef de Mission (CDM) for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, has concluded a pivotal strategic engagement in Senegal, solidifying the nation's operational readiness for the inaugural Youth Olympics scheduled for October 31 – November 13.
- [Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya women's Sevens Captain Sheila Chajira is among the first group of Athlete Role Models shortlisted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
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The Gambia
- Temperature: 26°C (79°F), Wind Direction: West North Westerly, Wind Speed: 9mph, Humidity: 56%, Pressure: 1011mb, Steady, Visibility: Moderate
- [MFWA] The Gambia Police Force has arrested 15 anti-corruption activists from the group Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) on Friday, May 8, 2026, after they gathered inside the Youth Monument at Westfield to mark GALA's one-year anniversary after securing an official permit from the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), the custodians of the monument.
- [Foroyaa] Fourteen members of the Gala Movement on Monday, 11 May 2026, appeared before the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on charges of unlawful assembly and common nuisance following their arrest at the Westfield Youth Monument on 8 May.
- [The Point] President Adama Barrow has vowed to "follow legal procedures to recover public funds" from Local Government Councils if recommended, as he received the long-awaited Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) report Monday after three years of hearings.
- [The Point] The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG) has arrested 60 suspects and seized more than 12,000 pills of ecstasy, over 73 bundles of suspected cannabis sativa and other prohibited drugs in what authorities described as a major nationwide crackdown on drug dealing, trafficking and abuse.
- [The Point] Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has raised concerns over the government's continued use of Alkalo attestation in the voter registration process, warning that the practice creates room for political interference and manipulation ahead of elections.
- [The Point] Youth activists arrested Friday at Westfield Youth Monument are expected before the Kanifing Magistrate Court at 8:00 a.m. today, Monday, 11 May 2026, after spending the weekend in police custody.
- [The Point] Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh has scored for Brighton in their 3-0 win over Wolves 3-0 in the 2025\2026 English Premier League on Saturday.
- [The Point] Mr President, as The Gambia approaches another important Presidential Election this December, there is an urgent national issue that deserves equal attention alongside politics and economics: the gradual weakening of human and social interaction within our families, communities, and national life.
- [The Point] The Birdwatchers' Association (BWA) of The Gambia recently hosted a five-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the export capabilities of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in developing and transition economies.
- [The Point] Award-winning Gambian artiste Jali Neneh Suso is set to make a major statement on the country's entertainment scene with the launch of her new EP titled "Brikama" on 6 June at Box Bar in Brikama.
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Mauritania
- Temperature: 28°C (82°F), Wind Direction: North Westerly, Wind Speed: 17mph, Humidity: 40%, Pressure: 1011mb, Steady, Visibility: Poor
- [World Bank] Nouakchott — The World Bank Group announced today the launch of the WACA+ program in Mauritania, advancing the regional partnership dedicated to protecting coastal areas and developing the blue economy in West Africa. Approved for an amount of $212 million for an initial phase covering Benin and Mauritania, the program represents a key […]
- [MFWA] On April 5, 2026, police in Nouakchott dispersed a protest against rising fuel prices using tear gas. The demonstration, organised by the president of the Renouveau du Mouvement Démocratique party, was held in response to a reported 10 percent increase in transport fares linked to fuel price hikes.
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Janga Wolof 