Senegal: Kosmos Energy officially launches LNG production in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project

Kosmos Energy announced on Monday the start of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production at its flagship Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, located off the coast of Mauritania and Senegal. Operated by BP, the project represents a strategic step forward for …

Senegal files fresh claim to reopen ArcelorMittal dispute

The coastline of Dakar, Senegal (Credit: Shutterstock/LouieLea) Senegal has filed an ICC claim to reopen a dispute with steelmaker ArcelorMittal that settled more than a decade ago, as the newly-elected government raises allegations the settlement was …

Senegal’s Opposition Unites: The birth of the front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR)

Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing an unprecedented crisis under the governance of the Pastef party. Faced with mounting restrictions on freedoms and controversial leadership, the opposition has formed a new coalition: the Front for the Defense of …

Senegal/Mauritania: the naval forces strengthen their cooperation

The naval forces of Senegal and Mauritania conducted their second joint maritime patrol, “MUSTARAKA,” on 7 and 8 February, illustrating their shared commitment to maritime security in the region. The operation between the Senegalese and Mauritanian navies, …

Senegal-Mauritania Offshore Project to Ship First LNG Cargo in Q1

The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas project offshore Mauritania and Senegal has achieved first LNG and the first cargo is expected to be lifted during the first quarter, one of the partners in the development said on Monday. The GTA …

Kenya, Senegal: How high capital costs stunt energy development

Power consumption in Africa is rising quickly, and renewable energy is set to play a major role in meeting the increase in demand. Based on today’s policy settings, 80% of new generation capacity in Africa by 2030 is projected to be from renewable sources, …

Mauritania-Senegal LNG Project Set to Start Exports This Quarter

A BP PLC-operated liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Western Africa is expected to dispatch its first cargo by March, co-developer Kosmos Energy Ltd. said Monday. On January 2 BP said gas had started flowing from wells in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim ( …

'Good morning, teacher!' Senegal introduces English in nursery schools

An English teacher points to the blackboard during English class at Alassane Ndiaye Allou Primary School in Dakar, on January 30, 2025. – AFP "Good morning, teacher!" a chorus of Senegalese five-year-olds responded at a school where English has …

Senegal Rewrites Colonial Legacy by Renaming Streets and Revising Textbooks

Senegal Rewrites Colonial Legacy by Renaming Streets and Revising Textbooks

Dakar is actively revising its colonial history by renaming streets and public squares that honor French colonial figures. This initiative aims to distance the nation from its colonial past and promote a more accurate representation of its history. …