Renewable Power for Industry: Daystar Power Group commissioned nearly 7MW of solar across four Nestlé manufacturing sites in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal, bringing the partnership’s total installed capacity to 6,884 kWp and reinforcing industrial energy reliability. Biodiversity & Jobs in the Bush: The GEF approved a US$1.26m IUCN initiative to strengthen ecosystem restoration, participatory governance and sustainable livelihoods around Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park, targeting pressures like poaching, bushfires, invasive species and mining impacts. Agriculture Health Boost: Senegal’s long-running tsetse fly control program in the Niayes region—supported by FAO and the IAEA—cut tsetse populations by over 99%, helping protect livestock productivity and incomes. Mining & Investment Oversight: Dynacor’s newly appointed board chair, Réjean Gourde, signals governance focus as the company accelerates near-term growth execution, including a 2026 processing plant launch in Senegal. Energy Policy Watch: ECOWAS Parliament moved to accelerate regional rural electrification and renewable solutions, aligning with broader electricity market reform efforts across West Africa. Sports, Logistics & Senegal’s Spotlight: World Cup coverage continues to spotlight Senegal’s matches and the practical logistics behind tournament travel and performance planning.