Lomé — July 2026: The private sector in Togo is sounding the alarm as unpaid state debts cripple local businesses. Despite government reassurances, delays in settling these obligations are grinding the economy to a halt. This financial strain stems from the so-called “domestic debt,” funds the State owes to companiesContinue Reading
Following Niger’s lead, both Mali and Burkina Faso have formally declared their departure from the International Criminal Court (ICC). While the military juntas forming the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) cite a supposed commitment to “sovereignty” against a judicial body they deem “politicized,” this separation primarily reveals a familiar tacticContinue Reading
As the continent prepares for major environmental milestones, the diplomacy surrounding “blue gold” is intensifying in West Africa. The Palais de la Marina in Cotonou recently hosted a high-level meeting between Tchad and Bénin, highlighting a shared commitment to placing water resource management at the forefront of their development agendas.Continue Reading
Cut off from the rest of Mali by insecurity, the historic city of 333 saints is enduring an unprecedented ordeal. Without electricity or running water due to a severe fuel shortage, Timbuktu exposes the logistical and security failure that punishes civilian populations first. In Timbuktu, the thermometer easily exceeds 40Continue Reading
The capital of Togo, Lomé, is once again at the center of a bold financial move as the World Bank recently approved a staggering $200 million loan aimed at revitalizing the country’s crumbling railway infrastructure and modernizing its transport network. Official statements hail this as a transformative leap, positioning TogoContinue Reading
Culture «Vibrations africaines» : une soirée festive et solidaire au profit du Burkina Faso Partager sur Facebook Partager sur Twitter Partager sur LinkedIn Partager par E-mail Dans une ambiance festive et chaleureuse, le gala a célébré les cultures d’Afrique de l’Ouest. Retour en images avec Info Chalon. Samedi 20 juinContinue Reading
Expelling French troops and severing ties with the West was supposed to usher in a ‘second independence’ for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Four years after the first coups, populist rhetoric now collides with a harsh reality: dependence has merely changed hands, insecurity is soaring, and economies are suffocating. FourContinue Reading
Anne-Claire Legendre made no secret of her mission during the Casablanca press briefing: this marked her first official visit to Morocco in her capacity as president of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA). Since Morocco’s founding membership in 1982, the kingdom has stood out as a trusted ally, enabling decadesContinue Reading
N’Djamena will host the 2026 edition of the Fête de la musique, an event designed to strengthen social cohesion through the universal language of music. Under the theme « music as a unifying force », the festival aims to bridge divides and celebrate the nation’s rich musical heritage. a festivalContinue Reading
The capital of Morocco, Rabat, witnessed a landmark event on Thursday as the official headquarters of the African Capitals of Culture (ACC) was inaugurated. The ceremony brought together prominent figures from the cultural and diplomatic spheres, marking a significant milestone for the continent’s artistic and cultural movement. During the inauguration,Continue Reading
The long-running political and media saga surrounding mass surveillance in Togo has just entered a new and explosive phase. In his latest investigative report, journalist Thomas Dietrich drops a bombshell claim: an alleged secret pact between President Faure Gnassingbé and the influential Yatom family, whose patriarch, Dany Yatom, formerly ledContinue Reading
June 16, 2026, marks a somber date for the average Malian citizen’s finances. Through an official press release, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a severe tightening of fiscal policy: a doubling of the consumption tax (from 1% to 2%) impacting essential goods such as bread, rice, oil, andContinue Reading