(JollofNews) – The Gambia has closed its land borders with neighbouring Senegal following a failed coup attempt against President Yahya Jammeh. Intelligence sources in Gambia said on Tuesday that the security forces have sealed the border as a precautionary measure.
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Cairn Makes Second Oil Find Offshore Senegal
(JollofNews) – Oil explorer Cairn Energy (CNE.L) has made a second oil discovery off the coast of Senegal, sending its shares as much as 13 percent higher on Monday.The British-based energy firm, which currently has no producing assets, said on Monday it had found oil at its SNE-1 well around[Read More…]
Burkina Army, Civil Groups Remain Divided Over Transition
(JollofNews) – Burkina Faso’s army and civil groups Tuesday struggled to approve a framework for a transitional government after the ouster of the country’s longtime ruler.