Senegal’s Eyone Raises Funds to Digitalize Healthcare

Eyone, a Senegalese startup specializing in digital health, has raised $1 million round of financing to enable it to consolidate its leadership in its sector and accelerate its expansion in Africa. This crucial investment includes an $855,000 contribution from the Sonatel Group, through its investment fund VIF (Véhicule d’Investissement et de Financement), and $145,000 in

Africa: Global Partners Invest $45 Million to Boost African Vaccine Production

In significant efforts to strengthen public health and improve vaccine access in Africa, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have jointly announced a $45 million financing package for VaxSen, a subsidiary of Senegal’s Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD). The financing agreement, signed on December 13

How Alpine is helping Loeb’s bid for Dakar history with an unlikely challenger

The Dakar Rally returns to provide one of motorsport’s toughest tests for human and machine in January, with Saudi Arabia again hosting the challenge. It may not be the event it once was when run through Africa to the Senegalese capital [the event’s name gives it away] but the test remains one that requires ultimate

Maritime works begin at $1.2 billion port in Senegal

Home Green Marine Maritime works begin at $1.2 billion port in Senegal December 26, 2024, by Aida Čučuk UAE-based logistics giant DP World has commenced maritime works at the $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane in Senegal. The arrival of the dredger Willem Van Rubroeck of Jan De Nul Group marked the start of construction. Courtesy

CHAN 2024: Nigeria outclass Ghana, CAR upset Cameroon, as Senegal, Burkina Faso and Guinea qualify

Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Zambia, and Rwanda have booked their spots at the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN) slated to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next year, Soccernet.ng reports. After earning a goalless draw in the first leg in Accra last week, Nigeria secured a 3-1 win in Uyo on Saturday to

Ghost boats carry piles of decomposing bodies across the Atlantic

Migration crossings through the west Mediterranean decreased by 1% in the first nine months of the year, while in the central Mediterranean, the journeys plummeted 64%. A migrant boat arrives at the port of La Restinga, Spain’s southernmost settlement. Photo / AFP But the West African route has surged 100% this year, Frontex figures show

BP celebrates first gas from its deepwater ‘megaproject’ offshore Africa

Home Fossil Energy BP celebrates first gas from its deepwater ‘megaproject’ offshore Africa January 2, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic UK-headquartered energy giant BP has tucked a first gas flow milestone under its belt at a gas development off the coasts of Mauritania and Senegal, which is said to be the biggest project in the oil major’s

Africa: CAR Stun Cameroon for Historic Qualification

The second leg of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers delivered dramatic moments on Saturday as Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal and DR Congo booked their places in the final phase of the competition. The Central African Republic (CAR) achieved a historic first qualification by eliminating Cameroon in a stunning

Senegal: Senegalese PM Promises Bold Reforms in First Major Policy Speech

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday promised sweeping changes to transform the nation during his long-anticipated first major policy speech to parliament. Sonko announced plans to close all foreign military bases and repeal an amnesty law covering political violence that left dozens dead in 2023 and 2024. Speaking nine months after his appointment, the

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