In a bold move that underscores its tightening control over public discourse, the Burkinabè government has escalated its campaign against independent media through a staggering fine imposed on Canal+ International. The decision, handed down by the Conseil supérieur de la communication (CSC), amounts to 200 million West African CFA francs—farContinue Reading
The Senegalese Prime Minister’s Office has issued a circular on the supervision of state-controlled entities, signed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Addressed to all government members, the directive aims to strengthen coordination between ministries and their affiliated agencies, including execution agencies, national companies, public institutions, and related structures. This moveContinue Reading
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya remains in Switzerland, extending his stay beyond initial expectations. His absence from the national territory has fueled discussions across political and social circles in Yaoundé and beyond. Why hasn’t President Biya returned to Cameroon yet? The prolonged absence of the 89-year-old leader raises questions about hisContinue Reading
The Constitutional Court’s endorsement of the referendum law has reignited fierce debates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with opposition factions vowing to escalate their resistance. Political analysts warn this decision could plunge the nation into deeper turmoil. The coalition Article 64 has condemned the ruling, arguing it pavesContinue Reading
The ability to review files, exchange with collaborators, issue directives or approve administrative acts remotely is now within reach. Yet when it comes to the President of the Republic, distance work cannot rely on ordinary digital tools. It demands systems capable of guaranteeing the confidentiality of information, the identity ofContinue Reading
The latest political exchange in Senegal has taken a significant turn as Imam Kanté directly addressed Moundiaye Cissé’s remarks regarding Ousmane Sonko. This intervention adds depth to the ongoing discourse shaping the nation’s political landscape.Continue Reading
In a bold financial move, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) has approved two loans totaling 60.6 billion West African CFA francs—equivalent to approximately $105 million—earmarked for critical infrastructure projects in Niger. The agreements, signed in Niamey in the presence of Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine and Serge Ekue,Continue Reading
Northern Bénin customs strike against explosive trafficking In a decisive operation conducted in northern Bénin, customs officials have intercepted nearly half a ton of high-powered explosives originating from Togo. This significant seizure is part of a broader nationwide campaign led by the customs hierarchy to tighten border security in responseContinue Reading
Fresh data from the African Development Bank (AfDB) reveals a striking imbalance in Africa’s economic landscape: just five countries now generate nearly 60% of the continent’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria and Ethiopia stand as the continent’s economic titans, driving growth and shaping the trajectory ofContinue Reading
The Burkina Faso gold industry is undergoing a seismic shift under the current transitional government. With the establishment of the National Precious Substances Company (SONASP) in 2023 and the inauguration of local infrastructure projects such as the national gold refinery in Ouagadougou, authorities are pushing a bold agenda: reclaiming controlContinue Reading
Diplomatic stagnation amidst unresolved tensions Nearly two months after Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, hopes for a swift resolution to the Niger–Bénin border crisis had begun to resurface. The joint deliberations had signaled a potential thaw inContinue Reading
Morocco has emerged as a leading political, economic, and social force on the global stage, not only in Africa and the Arab world but also across the Mediterranean basin and beyond. This transformation has been driven by the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, whose strategic initiatives haveContinue Reading