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Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Sovereignty: Senegal is pushing ahead with the Yakaar-Teranga gas project, pegged at about $7.5bn, aiming to cut its $1bn-plus-a-year energy subsidy bill and reduce reliance on imported fuels as PETROSEN moves toward greater control after Kosmos’ stake ends. Oil & Gas Contract Reset: In parallel, Senegal has terminated concessions for several oil blocks as contract reviews tighten the terms of foreign operators. France-Africa Friction: At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Macron’s “Pan-Africanist” messaging and his on-stage demand for silence sparked backlash, while France also announced €23bn in new investment pledges. Public Health Alarm: A new AFP report says Indian tapentadol shipments are still reaching West Africa, fueling a growing opioid crisis and being linked to the “zombie drug” kush. Connectivity Push: A consortium is moving to launch the Via Africa subsea cable, with landing points including Mauritania and Senegal, to strengthen Atlantic connectivity.
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