The inauguration of Burkina Faso’s first national gold refinery, RAFFINOR-BF, on 28 September 2026 in Ouagadougou has ignited a vigorous public debate. While President Ibrahim […]
Author: Ramatou Soumana
Journalist
Cotonou’s civil society peace push: the fallout, the debate and what happens next
As the 16th ordinary plenary assembly of the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (COING) of La Francophonie opened in Cotonou on 28 September 2026, the […]
Kribi port at 15: how Cameroon’s Chinese-backed project reshapes Africa’s economic landscape
The unveiling of the Kribi deep-water port 15 years ago sparked one of Africa’s most debated infrastructure projects. Once a sleepy fishing hamlet, Mboro has […]
UK airport transit visa shake-up sparks debate over West African mobility after Senegal joins list
Britain’s latest tightening of airport transit rules has thrust Senegal into the spotlight, sparking urgent debate over mobility, security, and the future of West African […]
Bitter divisions emerge as Burkina Faso’s Traoré dodges questions on AES currency plan
Bitter divisions emerge as Burkina Faso’s Traoré dodges questions on AES currency plan The future of a unified currency for the Alliance of Sahel States […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s radio spectrum shake-up: public reactions and next steps after Tuesday’s broadcast
The fallout begins: how Côte d’Ivoire’s spectrum management announcement is sparking debate Abidjan, 28 September 2026 — Côte d’Ivoire’s broadcast and telecom sectors are reacting […]
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Guinea-Bissau: Embaló’s second-term bid sparks debate over stability and democracy
Embaló’s Candidacy Draws Mixed Reactions Across Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s formal announcement that he will seek a second term has triggered a wave of […]
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Guinea-Bissau: Embaló’s second-term bid sparks debate over stability and democracy
Embaló’s Candidacy Draws Mixed Reactions Across Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s formal announcement that he will seek a second term has triggered a wave of […]
After the Faso Armored revelations: Burkina Faso confronts the fallout and the road ahead
The moment the story shifted from announcement to argument The fallout from the Faso Armored episode has turned into something bigger than a single disputed […]
Côte d’Ivoire stands firm against US third-country deportation requests amid sovereignty debate
The government of Côte d’Ivoire has publicly rejected a recent proposal from the United States to accept foreign nationals who have been deported from American […]
What the China-Benin AEO deal signals for exporters, critics, and the road ahead
A strategic opening that is already drawing reactions The mutual recognition of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme between Benin and China is being watched […]
Air Senegal probe: fallout intensifies as crew linked to alleged smuggling network
The fallout from the Interpol probe into Air Senegal has escalated, sparking a heated public debate and reshaping the outlook for the national carrier. Officials […]