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I observed a major political confrontation as former Sports Minister Khady Diène Gaye publicly expressed her utter shock at assertions made by Cabinet Minister Abdourahmane Diouf. She vehemently denied his claims that Ousmane Sonko had […]
In a decisive move to transform its education landscape, the Bénin government has announced a sweeping set of reforms aimed at fostering inclusion and modernizing the national school system ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year. […]
Since Monday, August 31, the renowned journalist and director of Radio Télévision Saraounia, Moussa Kaka, has vanished without a trace in Niamey. While some diplomatic circles cautiously refer to this as a mere missing person […]
The financial affairs of foreign leaders holding assets in France have become a focal point for the Parquet National Financier (PNF), and the spotlight now shines on the real estate portfolio linked to Faure Gnassingbé, […]
Sovereign expansion for Air Sénégal Air Sénégal has marked a significant milestone in its operational growth by acquiring a state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This strategic move, fully financed by the Senegalese government, underscores the national […]
Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly, has publicly shared his perspective on the recent agreement between the International Monetary Fund (FMI) and the government of Senegal. Through a […]
Dakar has secured a crucial financial pathway, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) opening the door to a substantial $2.2 billion package. This significant development is poised to provide a major boost to Senegal’s economic […]
“Banks no longer support us.” This recurring sentiment from local entrepreneurs engaged in public procurement in Togo highlights a significant challenge for the nation’s private sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other companies providing […]
Niamey in turmoil: a military rebellion shakes the Tiani regime The attempted coup d’état that rocked Niamey on August 29–30, 2026, did more than challenge the authority of General Abdourahamane Tiani—it laid bare the deep […]
Senegal’s institutional crossroads: the unfolding dynamic between Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye This parliamentary influence over the executive inevitably raises a crucial question: how far can legislative power extend when it seeks to sway […]
Cameroon’s domestic gas market is set to undergo a significant development with the launch of a competitive tender on September 1, 2026, for the acquisition of 60,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This […]
The political journey of Niger over the past five decades reads like a tragic cycle of recurring setbacks. From the overthrow of Hamani Diori in 1974 to the gunfire that erupted in Niamey on August […]