Senegal’s flood response: an analysis of two years of Sonko’s promises
2026-10-06
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Behind Cameroon’s 15,607 billion FCFA debt: what the numbers reveal about borrowing pressures
2026-10-04
Cameroon’s public debt stock reached 15,607 billion FCFA by the end of June 2026, representing 44.2% of GDP, up from 14,409 billion FCFA a year earlier, as the government continued to raise funds for infrastructure, budget financing and existing obligations, according to the Autonomous Amortization Fund (CAA). The increase stemsContinue Reading
Algeria’s Sonelgaz eyes Senegal: what lies behind the new energy push
2026-10-03
Algeria’s state energy group Sonelgaz is extending its reach into West Africa, signing two agreements with Senegal’s national utility. The move is the latest step in a broader strategy that has already taken the company into Mali, Niger, Cameroon, Benin and Mauritania — and it reveals how Algiers is turningContinue Reading
Inside Benin’s financing playbook: how the country is quietly building a new capital architecture
2026-10-02
Benin’s economy expanded by 8.1% in 2025, and the momentum shows little sign of fading. Yet behind the headline growth lies a more consequential story: a deliberate, multi-year effort to reshape how the country raises, channels and deploys capital. What looks like a series of scattered financial instruments is, inContinue Reading
Behind Benin’s $730 million AIIB pipeline: what the fine print reveals
2026-10-01
Benin Behind Benin’s $730 million AIIB pipeline: what the fine print reveals The indicative $730 million envelope agreed between Cotonou and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for 2027-2028 is less a done deal than a structured starting point — here is the context, the mechanics and the signals behind theContinue Reading
Behind Congo’s justice campaign: why impunity persists after decades of conflict
2026-10-01
Law and justiceDemocratic Republic of Congo Behind Congo’s justice campaign: why impunity persists after decades of conflict In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a petition seeking six million signatures aims to break a cycle of impunity that has left countless victims without redress. But the roots of this failure runContinue Reading
DRC’s eastern conflict: what does Tshisekedi’s latest letter mean for peace talks and regional stability?
2026-09-30
Behind the diplomatic push: Tshisekedi’s urgent message to AU mediator Gnassingbé A new chapter in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) peace efforts unfolded this week as Congolese officials personally delivered a written appeal from President Félix Tshisekedi to Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbé. The move comes amid rising tensionsContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s armored vehicle surge: the growing backlash over ‘Made in Burkina’ claims
2026-09-27
In a bold assertion last September, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré announced the production of nearly 300 armored vehicles since November 2025 through Faso Armored, a company shrouded in secrecy. The announcement, made during an interaction with female science laureates, has since sparked intense debate over the veracity ofContinue Reading
Gabon’s chicken import ban sparks global reaction: can Libreville win the sovereignty debate?
2026-09-24
Gabon’s chicken import ban sparks global reaction: can Libreville win the sovereignty debate? Libreville, September 24, 2026 — The diplomatic storm brewing between Gabon and Washington over poultry imports has far-reaching implications that extend far beyond the frozen food aisle. At its core, this dispute forces a fundamental question: HowContinue Reading
Mali’s 2026 independence day: public reactions and the road ahead for the AES
2026-09-23
On 22 September 2026, Bamako hosted the 66th anniversary of Mali’s independence, a ceremony presided over by General Assimi Goïta and featuring a troop review, a parade of the defence and security forces, and an aerial display. The event followed the established pattern of national commemorations, with official tributes andContinue Reading
After Mali’s 2026 battlefield losses, a widening debate over strategy and what comes next
2026-09-21
The gap between Bamako’s assertive public messaging and conditions on the ground has become increasingly difficult to dismiss. Over recent months, Malian forces have sustained heavy losses at the hands of JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). Attributing these outcomes solely to a lack of courage among soldiers doesContinue Reading
Niger: a security pledge in Niamey, a daily fear in the attacked regions
2026-09-14
The following account examines the widening divide between the security discourse maintained by Niger’s transitional authorities and the lived experience of communities repeatedly exposed to armed attacks. They pledged to seize back control. To restore safety. To return to Niger its sovereignty and its dignity. Three years on from theContinue Reading