US Visa Restructuring for Africa: The US plans to cut visa-processing missions across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, with Dakar listed among the new centres—an operational shift that could affect travel timelines for Senegalese businesses and workers. Senegal Politics & Governance: Senegal’s ruling party is reported to split from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s new government after Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef says it won’t join, raising the risk of a political standoff as debt and IMF talks drag on. Power Crisis Pressure (Gambia, linked to Senegal): A Gambian rights activist says The Gambia’s electricity outages reflect deeper planning and investment gaps, noting the country still depends on imports from Senegal’s Senelec—highlighting how regional power reliability matters for Senegal’s energy footprint. Fertiliser Costs Hit Senegal Farmers: With Iran-war-linked fertiliser price spikes, Senegalese farmers are shifting toward compost and manure to protect yields and food security. Responsible Mining & Power: A West Africa-focused piece argues mining and sustainable power must move together, since unreliable electricity and high energy costs are still blocking industrial growth across the region. Ebola Vaccine Funding: CEPI is backing Moderna and partners with about $60m to accelerate an Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine—relevant for regional health resilience and future procurement.