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In an unprecedented crackdown on illegal trade, Burkina Faso’s customs authorities have intercepted goods worth over 10.8 billion West African CFA francs in just three months, exposing critical threats to public health, economic stability, and […]
Traffic between Côte d’Ivoire and France is entering a new phase from October 2026, when codeshare flights between Air Côte d’Ivoire and Air France officially launch on the Paris–Abidjan route. The move signals more than […]
Government’s rigid policies turn livestock crisis into a national economic strain With rising meat prices fueling public anger and no clear plan to stabilize the economy, Mali’s government is shifting blame onto private entrepreneurs. In […]
In Niger, the detention of prominent journalist Moussa Kaka has escalated from a local concern to a national crisis, with far-reaching consequences for media freedom, legal accountability, and the country’s economic stability. Months after his […]
Three West African nations Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon are taking a decisive step toward modernizing their customs operations through digital integration, a move that promises to reshape regional trade dynamics. Under the guidance of the […]
Nigeria records first Ebola case in years, sparking urgent regional response The discovery of Nigeria’s first imported Ebola case in years has sent shockwaves through West Africa, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the continent’s epidemic preparedness. […]
From abolished to restored: a punitive pivot in Burkina Faso’s fight against terrorism Amid a spiraling security crisis fueled by jihadist violence, Burkina Faso has chosen to wield one of history’s most extreme legal weapons: […]
Dakar — Three days of crippling industrial action have plunged Senegal into fresh social turmoil as teachers and public sector workers walk out to demand the fulfillment of long-overdue commitments from the government. The strike, […]
Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre de Tagadayat relance les interrogations sur l’efficacité de la stratégie sécuritaire du pays. Des enquêtes […]
Fuel crisis grips Niamey despite vast oil reserves in Agadem Long lines snaking outside petrol stations in Niger’s capital, Niamey, have become a stark symbol of a paradoxical crisis: a nation rich in oil struggling […]
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig clash could reshape local economies The Real Madrid-RB Leipzig Champions League showdown at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on 21 October 2026 could carry consequences far beyond the pitch. A win or […]
The economic and strategic weight of Mali’s billion-dollar partnership with Russia The Malian government has allocated nearly one billion dollars to fund its controversial military cooperation with Russian forces, a move initially involving Wagner Group […]