The Senegalese government and the International Monetary Fund (FMI) teams have reached a staff-level agreement for a 36-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This crucial support, valued at nearly 2.2 billion dollars (approximately 1,229 billion FCFA), is designed to restore the nation’s fiscal viability while simultaneously fostering growthContinue Reading
Sénégal has reached a pivotal economic accord, securing the path to a substantial $2.2 billion in funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This significant development comes as the government in Dakar formally agrees to undertake a comprehensive restructuring of its national debt, marking a crucial step towards bolstering theContinue Reading
A year after its charter was officially established and its confederation formed, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger — frequently faces scrutiny regarding its capacity to fulfill its core promise: mutual defense. In light of recent security escalations and major jihadist attacks impactingContinue Reading
“Banks are no longer supporting us.” This recurring lament from local entrepreneurs engaged in public procurement paints a clear picture of a significant hurdle for Togo’s private sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and state contractors are reporting increasingly stringent conditions for obtaining bank credits and pre-financing, which is impedingContinue Reading
A sense of quiet has returned to Niamey this Monday, August 31st. Yet, beneath the re-established calm in the streets, a palpable tension lingers across the Nigerien capital following a weekend of extraordinary intensity, marked by explosions and automatic weapon fire. The confrontations, which erupted on Friday night into SaturdayContinue Reading
The market for domestic gas in Cameroon is advancing with the launch of a competitive tender on September 1, 2026, for 60,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This official announcement, signed by Okie Johnson Ndoh, president of the ad hoc Commission for Petroleum Product Imports (CIPP), divides theContinue Reading
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo received a warm welcome in Bishkek from Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Monday. The Togolese leader is currently in Kyrgyzstan to attend the 26th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), marking a significant step in Togo’s international engagement. In a message shared on hisContinue Reading
Abidjan, August 31, 2026 – The official commencement of the 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa season is set for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event coincides with the 10th edition of the National Cocoa and Chocolate Days (JNCC), scheduled to take place at the Abidjan Exhibition Park, where new farm-gateContinue Reading
On Friday, Moody’s Ratings officially lowered Senegal’s credit rating to Caa2, a step down from its previous Caa1 assessment, maintaining a negative outlook. This latest downgrade impacts the nation’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings, alongside its senior unsecured foreign currency notes. Meanwhile, the short-term rating remains confirmed atContinue Reading
The dramatic events of Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be dismissed by official pronouncements or reinterpreted as mere “revolutionary impatience” among the troops. The calculated assault carried out by military personnel against Air Base 101 and several other critical installations within the capital signifies a particularly severe disruptionContinue Reading
Monaco vs Marseille: where to catch the Ligue 1 showdown live Following impressive victories in their opening fixtures, Monaco and Olympique de Marseille are set to clash in an early season test, both aiming to maintain their perfect starts. Here’s a comprehensive guide to ensure you don’t miss any ofContinue Reading
Reports of gunfire and agitated movements near Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport have cast a revealing light on the evolving security landscape. Information indicates that Russian elements of the Africa Corps are reportedly engaged in urgent negotiations with Nigerien military personnel controlling the site, seeking an immediate exit. Should these accountsContinue Reading