As Senegal’s long-overdue local elections approach, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces mounting criticism over the delayed electoral timeline. With public debate intensifying and economic stability […]
Author: Ramatou Soumana
Journalist
Burkina Faso’s armored vehicle claim: skepticism grows over Faso Armored’s 300-unit production
Ibrahim Traoré’s announcement of Burkina Faso producing nearly 300 armored vehicles in just ten months has triggered intense debate and growing skepticism. The military leader […]
Fallout and future: how Senegal and Azerbaijan’s UN pact reshapes diplomatic playbook
From New York to Dakar: the ripple effects of a bilateral breakthrough In a quiet corner of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New […]
Luxembourg’s port sector investment sparks debate in Benin over training revolution
Luxembourg’s port sector investment sparks debate in Benin over training revolution Amid high expectations and lingering uncertainties, Benin’s port training initiative backed by Luxembourg’s €15 […]
Benin’s new forensic policing hub: the unseen infrastructure behind terror crackdowns
The shifting tactics of terrorist cells along Benin’s northern frontiers have forced a fundamental rethink of how the country’s security apparatus operates. Behind the scenes, […]
Benin’s strategic pivot: Algeria’s counterterrorism model shapes West Africa’s security future
The shifting sands of West Africa’s geopolitical landscape have prompted Cotonou to rethink its security alliances with unprecedented urgency. Behind closed doors at Benin’s Ministry […]
Gabon’s payroll cleanup exposes systemic fraud, recovers 11 billion FCFA
The Gabonese government has taken unprecedented action against systemic fraud in its public administration. Through a meticulous audit combining biometric verification and financial reconciliation, officials […]
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Benin’s quiet venture capital revolution: how Cotonou rewrote Africa’s startup funding rules
Behind the scenes of Africa’s startup funding revolution, a seismic shift is unfolding in one of the continent’s smallest markets. Benin, a francophone West African […]
Behind Senegal’s political tensions: what Diomaye Faye’s dissolution threat really means
Why Senegal’s president is keeping the dissolution card on the table against Sonko In a rare display of political candor during his New York visit, […]
Niger’s dual stance on sovereignty: shielding a Bénin activist while stripping Nigeriens of citizenship
As Niamey revokes the citizenship of several of its own citizens, the regime of General Abdourahamane Tiani continues to offer political protection to Kemi Seba, […]
How Côte d’Ivoire’s debt strategy is reshaping education funding in New York discussions
How Côte d’Ivoire’s debt strategy is reshaping education funding in New York discussions The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, took the stage […]
Burkina Faso’s Sky Dragon 30: the high-cost illusion of aerial defense against ground reality
An elaborate public relations campaign unfolded across Burkina Faso’s state media: high-definition cameras panning over gleaming armored vehicles, speeches of a military ‘power surge,’ and […]