The government of Burkina Faso has achieved a historic milestone in its drive for financial sovereignty. The first tranche of the “Diaspora Bond,” launched on 6 May 2026 and closed on 6 June 2026, attracted subscriptions totalling 151.5 billion CFA francs. This extraordinary level of mobilisation far surpasses initial expectations,Continue Reading
Cameroon flags fraudulent tanker operation as maritime security threat A suspicious oil tanker operating under a falsified Cameroonian flag was intercepted by French naval forces on May 31, some 740 kilometers southwest of Brittany. The vessel, identified as Tagor, had departed from Murmansk, Russia, and was reportedly heading toward Limbe,Continue Reading
The African energy landscape is on the cusp of a historic transformation, with Niger now strategically positioned as a central player. Officially launched on June 4th in coordination with its strategic partners, Algeria and Nigeria, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project has reached a decisive stage. This megaproject, extending overContinue Reading
Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo welcomed a delegation from the Interafrican Federation of Insurance Consultants (FIAC) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. The delegation, led by interim President Vakaramoko Samaké, briefed the head of government on the stakes of the federation’s 16th annual general assembly, scheduled from 10 to 13Continue Reading
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Algeria officially launched a 40-megawatt power plant project in N’Djamena on Monday, June 8, 2026, aimed at boosting electricity supply in Chad. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb and Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina. Algerian authorities stated that the plant is a gift from AlgeriaContinue Reading
Faure Gnassingbé et James Swan UN expresses confidence in Togo-led peace initiative for eastern DRC Sécurité On Monday 8 June 2026, the United Nations Special Representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and head of MONUSCO, James Swan, together with Huang Xia, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for theContinue Reading
The intersection of finance and governance in Morocco is reshaping the nation’s political landscape, raising pressing questions about democratic integrity and accountability. Once shrouded in secrecy, the flow of money into electoral campaigns—long whispered about but rarely substantiated—now reveals a more alarming trend: business elites and their associates are securingContinue Reading
The Malian junta has sparked intense political and media debate by announcing financial bounties of up to two billion CFA francs for the capture or neutralisation of key figures linked to jihadism and the Azawad Liberation Front. The bold move raises questions about the overall security strategy in the SahelContinue Reading
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, has today initiated an official visit to Senegal, Mali, and Guinea-Bissau. This diplomatic mission underscores a determined effort to advance regional cooperation and economic integration across West Africa. Strengthening the UEMOA economic alliance This presidential tour is part of a broaderContinue Reading
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have now deployed cutting-edge Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı drones, satellite images from the sixth air base in Ben Guerir confirm. The imagery shows that Morocco took delivery of these unmanned aerial vehicles early last year and has stationed them at this facility, where they operate togetherContinue Reading
Faure Gnassingbé reaffirms commitment to peace in eastern DRC Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo and African Union (AU) mediator for the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region, chaired a high-level meeting in Lomé on Monday. The session focusedContinue Reading