Government’s Egg Price Cap: A Misguided Move That Threatens Burkina Faso’s Aviculture Sector Burkina Faso’s egg producers are facing a harsh reality after the government imposed a fixed price on hen eggs, setting the retail cost at 100 F CFA per unit. The decision, jointly announced by the Ministries ofContinue Reading
In a significant diplomatic event, thirteen newly appointed ambassadors officially presented their letters of credence to President Romuald Wadagni at the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou on Friday, July 10, 2026. This formal ceremony signifies their official assumption of duties with the Béninese authorities. Diplomacy took center stage onContinue Reading
Bénin New envoys present credentials to Benin President Wadagni Thirteen newly accredited ambassadors were welcomed today at the Marina Palace in Cotonou by the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni. This formal ceremony marked the official start of their diplomatic missions in the country. Key figures Romuald WadagniContinue Reading
Centrafrican whistleblower denied asylum in France despite exposing Wagner’s actions key points Centrafrican journalist Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo faces deportation after his asylum plea was rejected, despite exposing Wagner’s operations in his home country. He had secured a special entry permit through Emmanuel Macron’s intervention. Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo’s asylum request was denied onContinue Reading
Centrafrican whistleblower denied asylum in France after exposing Wagner group key points Centrafrican journalist Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo faces deportation after exposing Wagner Group‘s operations in his country. Granted temporary entry by French authorities in 2024, his asylum plea was unexpectedly rejected this month. In a move that has sent shockwaves throughContinue Reading
Anthony Da Silva unveils his vision for the Mali national football team The Mali national football team, known as the Aigles du Mali, has entered a new era. Just one month after officially signing his contract, Anthony Da Silva stepped before the press in Bamako to outline his ambitious projectContinue Reading
The passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, has left a profound void in Senegal’s religious and political circles. His death, announced on July 9, 2026, was met with widespread sorrow, particularly within the Mouride community and beyond. Ousmane Sonko, PresidentContinue Reading
Exclusive military ties with Moscow yield limited security gains The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have doubled down on their military collaboration with Russia, framing it as a path to restored sovereignty and an end to reliance on former Western partners. Yet, the harsh reality on the groundContinue Reading
Dakar’s criminal court has once again postponed a high-profile verdict in the case involving the alleged falsification of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s signature. Khardiata Tandian, who has been held in custody for over a year, will remain behind bars after the tribunal adjourned its decision for the second time. TheContinue Reading
The Senegalese judicial calendar is taking shape. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the start date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, former Minister of Mines and Geology under former President Macky Sall. Detained for months, the ex-official now faces a rare exception jurisdiction designedContinue Reading
Senegal’s judicial calendar has taken a decisive turn with the High Court of Justice setting July 22 as the commencement date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima. The former Minister of Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall, who has been held in pre-trial detention for months, will nowContinue Reading
Senegal’s political shifts and rising middle east tensions In this week’s edition, we explore Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating conflicts in the Middle East and their potential impact on Africa. As President Bassirou Diomaye Faye steers the nation through critical reforms, can his vision unite a divided nation? Meanwhile,Continue Reading