The African Tribune

At Moussala in Sénégal, a line of trucks stretches nearly 15 kilometers, waiting to cross into Mali. The congestion has reached critical levels, with drivers stranded for days due to insufficient infrastructure to handle the volume of freight headed toward Bamako. Why delays are piling up on the Dakar-Bamako corridor Speaking with industry leaders, Daouda Singui Sarr, director of promotion and assistance at the Conseil sénégalais des chargeurs (Cosec), highlighted the mounting challenges. « Transit delays are not just a matter of time—they translate into real financial losses for transporters, » he explained. « Drivers also face harsh conditions, especially during the rainy season. Basic amenities are scarce, and long waits under difficult weather only compound the strain. » The situatio...

fuel prices surge in Senegal as warned by ousmane sonko Ousmane Sonko had cautioned lawmakers in May about the inevitability of a price adjustment when global pressures mounted. The anticipated increase has now taken effect. In an early-morning press release today, the Government of Senegal confirmed a fuel price adjustment effective immediately. Super gasoline now costs 990 CFA francs per liter—a rise of 70 CFA francs—while diesel has increased to 755 CFA francs per liter, up by 75 CFA francs. This decision comes as no surprise to those who followed the former Prime Minister’s statements. In May, Ousmane Sonko warned lawmakers that a price hike could become unavoidable amid rising global oil costs. He stated, "We will do everything possible to shield the public from the spillove...

EconomyGabon and AfDB launch priority projects pact to transform key sectorsEditorial team 37 No commentsLibreville, August 15, 2026 – A new chapter is unfolding in Gabon’s development partnership with the African Development Bank. The meeting held on August 14 in Libreville between President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah marks a strategic shift toward tangible, high-impact projects that directly enhance public welfare.The discussions went beyond routine portfolio reviews to focus on two critical sectors: water and electricity infrastructure, and agricultural transformation. These areas were identified by Gabonese authorities as essential levers for improving living standards and boosting the country’s economic resilience.Energy and water: the backbone of na...

Production dips spotlight logistical hurdles Production of manganese in Gabon slipped to 9.1 million tonnes, drawing attention to the sector’s logistical bottlenecks. Frequent breakdowns and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway line, which connects key mining sites to the Owendo port, have repeatedly disrupted operations. Despite these challenges, the fourth quarter of 2025 marked a significant rebound in output. The rebound was driven by the restart of operations at the Moanda and Franceville deposits, resulting in a 10.8% increase in national production compared to the previous quarter, as reported by the Directorate General of Economy and Fiscal Policy (DEPF). Beyond extraction, the industry is gradually shifting toward local processing of manganese ore. State and Eramet join ...

Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema upon arrival at Libreville Airport © DR The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Libreville on Friday for a working and goodwill visit aimed at deepening the ties between Gabon and the DRC, as confirmed by Gabonese officials. Upon landing, the Congolese head of state was greeted by a large crowd of locals, creating a warm reception that set the tone for the visit. The Congolese president then proceeded to the newly renovated Léon Mba Memorial, where he laid a wreath in tribute to Gabon’s first president and independence leader. The ceremony included the unveiling of Léon Mba’s biography and the playing of a solemn anthem in memory of the fallen. ...