Senegal fishermen blame one project by Oil giant BP for why dem no dey catch fish like before

Evri day, Gora Fall, fisherman or Senegal northern city of Saint-Louis, dey go to di sea wit a mix of emotions: hope and frustration. E dey hope to catch beta fish dan di previous day, yet e dey frustrated say wetin im go find fit no meet im...

Mindanao Youth Use Journalism to Fight Against Massive Mining Project

By Victoria Nolasco, Executive Director In the face of a massive mining threat, a new generation of Indigenous youth in Mindanao is using citizen journalism as a powerful tool of resistance and cultural preservation. Through a project supported by...

Indigenous Media Fights Illegal Mining in DR Congo

By Jeannette KAZERA, Organization Coordinator In the Fizi territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the illegal and unregulated exploitation of transition minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper, gold, and cassiterite has long threatened the...

WHO Level 3 Milestone Positions Ethiopia to Lure Pharma Manufacturers, Expand Market: Health Minister

Addis Ababa, October 3, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia’s landmark achievement of attaining World Health Organization (WHO) Level 3 in medicines regulation will position the country as a hub for both local and global pharmaceutical manufacturers, Health...

Young Ghanaian innovators design clean energy-powered agritech for smallholder farmers

Ten young Ghanaian agritech innovators are showcasing their newly improved, efficient, and clean energy-powered agritech as part of the United Nations University (UNU) - Institute of Natural Resources in Africa (INRA) Innovate for Clean...

Senegal exports oil to Europe, but runs its refinery on Nigerian crude

Industry data from analyst firm Kpler shows that Senegal’s 30,000-barrel-per-day (kbd) Dakar Refinery is running on Nigeria’s Erha crude, with shipments averaging 30 kbd in recent months. “Senegal’s 30 kbd Dakar refinery, configured to process...

Irish play ‘Translations’ gets Senegal premiere

The first Senegalese production of the contemporary classic Irish play Translations premiered last week at the country’s national theater in Dakar. The original play, by Brian Friel, follows an English soldier and his local Irish translator in...

Machine Learning Boosts Crop Yield Predictions in Senegal

In the evolving landscape of agricultural technology, machine learning is proving to be a game changer in enhancing crop yield forecasts. This is particularly significant for countries like Senegal, where agricultural output plays a crucial role...

Top British expert questions whether part of Senegal’s Sangomar oil reservoir is not in Gambian waters

- Advertisement - By Henk Kombrink Recently published maps of the Sangomar field offshore Senegal depict the southern boundary of the accumulation exactly lining up with the maritime boundary between Senegal and The Gambia, suggesting that there...

Nigeria emerges major crude supplier to Senegal refinery — Report

Nigeria has emerged as a key crude supplier to the 30,000-barrels-per-day Dakar Refinery in Senegal, even as the country celebrated its entry into the league of oil-producing nations last year. Senegal began pumping oil in mid-2024 from the...

Senegal plans second oil refinery with $5bn investment to boost West Africa’s supply

Senegal is moving to expand its role in West Africa’s energy landscape with plans to build a second oil refinery, a $5 billion project designed to meet rising domestic demand and reduce dependence on imported fuels The proposed SAR 2.0 plant,...

Nigeria News46 minutes ago Senegal’s Dakar Refinery Turns To Nigeria For Crude Oil Supply – Report Nigeria has reportedly emerged as the key supplier of crude oil to Senegal’s 30,000-barrels-per-day Dakar Refinery, despite Senegal’s entry into the leag…

Nigeria has reportedly emerged as the key supplier of crude oil to Senegal’s 30,000-barrels-per-day Dakar Refinery, despite Senegal’s entry into the league of oil-producing nations last year. Naija News reports that industry data showed that the...

Senegal plans to begin construction on a new refinery in next year

The CEO of the national refining firm SAR announced on Thursday that Senegal will begin construction of a new oil refinery in the coming year, to increase domestic processing capacity. He is looking for investments between $2 billion and $5...

IMF expects to discuss new Senegal program later this month, official says

The International Monetary Fund’s staff expects discussions on a new fund-supported program with Senegal to begin this month, the IMF communications director said on Thursday. “Our staff is ready to move to the next phase of our engagement, which...

Senegal aims to start construction of new refinery next year

Senegal plans to start construction of a second oil refinery next year to boost domestic processing capacity, and is seeking $2 billion to $5 billion in investment for the scheme, the CEO of national refining company SAR said on Thursday. The...

Senegal aims to start construction of new refinery next year

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Senegal's fishermen blame gas plant for dwindling catch

BBC Every day, Gora Fall, a fisherman in Senegal's northern city of Saint-Louis, heads to sea with a mix of emotions: hope and frustration. He hopes he will get a better catch than the previous day, yet he is frustrated by the thought that...

From Donegal to Senegal: Brian Friel's 'Translations' premieres in West Africa

Brian Friel’s play ‘Translations’ premiered in Senegal. The adaptation, which premiered in the capital city, Dakar, featured a Senegalese cast. As reported by France24, this comes at a time when France’s own colonial legacy is being increasingly...

Mauritania has significant agricultural potential

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania currently offers an exceptionally favourable environment for investment, backed by recognised political stability, controlled inflation and sustained economic growth. In this favourable environment, the...