When Ibrahim Traoré addressed the nation on 27 September 2026 to mark four years in power, his remarks offered a carefully framed account of his […]
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Benin at UCESIF Bucharest: the reactions and what happens next after Bio Tchané’s stand
Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, head of Benin’s Economic and Social Council (CES), led an official delegation to Bucharest, Romania, from 28 to 30 September 2026 for […]
Niger’s UN speech aftermath: SOMAÏR and SONIDEP crises ignite a national reckoning on sovereignty
The 81st United Nations General Assembly had barely wrapped up its opening sessions when the fallout from Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine’s address began […]
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 […]
After the bloodshed: South Africa weighs the toll of 27 deaths in Johannesburg and Cape Town
South Africa has been jolted once more by a burst of gun violence that left at least 27 people dead and several others gravely wounded […]
What Dakar’s budget slash means for Senegal’s economic recovery plans
The revised 2026 finance bill (PLFR) for Senegal, submitted to the National Assembly on September 18, 2026, exposes the widening gap between Dakar’s lofty ambitions […]
Senegal’s turbulent budget vote: what the 2026 LFR means for Pastef’s future
Senegal’s defining fiscal test: the 2026 rectified budget vote As the National Assembly debates the 2026 rectified finance law (LFR), Senegal faces a pivotal moment […]
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 […]
Cameroon’s opposition in turmoil as Nourane Foster departs PCRN amid rising tensions
Cameroon’s opposition in turmoil as Nourane Foster departs PCRN amid rising tensions Nourane Foster’s sudden resignation from Cameroon’s PCRN has ignited fierce debate, exposing deep […]
The social fallout of Burkina Faso’s shrinking civil service: debate, hardship and what comes next
The contraction of Burkina Faso’s salaried state civil service has shifted from a technical footnote to a live subject of public discussion. As the new […]