RAFFINOR-BF : les réactions et les perspectives après l’inauguration au Burkina Faso
Une inauguration qui suscite des réactions contrastées Le 28 septembre 2026, Ibrahim Traoré a inauguré à Ouagadougou la première raffinerie nationale d’or du Burkina Faso, baptisée RAFFINOR-BF. Présentée par les autorités comme une avancée majeure vers la souveraineté économique, l’installation doit permettre de transformer et de valoriser davantage l’or directementContinue Reading
Niger’s competitive dialogue, three years on: frustration grows and the reform’s future hangs in the balance
When Niger’s government unveiled Decree No. 2022-743/PRN/PM on September 29, 2022, it was presented as a turning point for public procurement. The new competitive dialogue procedure promised to bring order to public spending, strengthen transparency, and give the state access to the technical expertise needed for major development projects. ThreeContinue Reading
Benin’s UN security doctrine: the global fallout, the tough debate and the road ahead
At the United Nations headquarters in New York, Benin’s voice carried a message that has since sparked reflection far beyond the General Assembly hall. Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet delivered the country’s national statement on the final day of the general debate of the 81st session, standing alongside the permanentContinue Reading
Cotonou civil society forum ends with a message for francophone leaders: peace cannot wait
Two days of intense debate in Cotonou have left the francophone civil society with a clear challenge for the region’s governments: the commitments made in Benin must now be turned into concrete action before the leaders gather in Cambodia. The 16th ordinary plenary assembly of the Conference of International Non-GovernmentalContinue Reading
Ghana’s $109 million refusal: what happens after Accra says no to Washington’s health deal
The fallout begins: a decision that reshapes health partnerships Accra has turned down a major health agreement with Washington, citing concerns over access to medical records, pathogen information, and what it describes as restrictions on drug oversight. The move has sparked widespread debate about health sovereignty across Africa — andContinue Reading
Kribi port debate: how Cameroon’s deep-water dream fuelled growth and sparked change
The completion of Kribi’s deep-water port fifteen years ago wasn’t just an infrastructural milestone—it ignited a national debate about Cameroon’s economic future. Once a quiet fishing village, Mboro now anchors one of Central Africa’s most strategic maritime hubs, reshaping livelihoods, trade corridors, and public expectations about what comes next. FromContinue Reading
Niger’s sovereignty slogan hits reality: SOMAÏR and SONIDEP fallout sparks national debate
A UN stage, then a harsh reality check At the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Niger’s military-appointed Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, delivered what has become a familiar performance: a full-throated defense of national sovereignty. Before an audience of international envoys, the junta’s public face repeated the now-standard refrainsContinue Reading
London transit visa row: Senegal’s mobility crisis sparks regional backlash
The United Kingdom has escalated its immigration controls by adding Senegal to a list of nine West African nations now requiring airport transit visas. Even passengers merely connecting through British airports—without entering the country—must obtain and present this consular document. The rule, enacted with minimal transition period, reshapes travel dynamicsContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s silence on AES currency fuels regional uncertainty and public debate
Burkina Faso’s silence on AES currency fuels regional uncertainty and public debate Ibrahim Traoré’s latest remarks about the proposed single currency for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have left critical questions unanswered, triggering a wave of speculation and concern across West Africa. During a press appearance, the Burkinabè leaderContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire’s radio frequency storm: public outrage and what’s next for spectrum control
The West African nation is at a crossroads. As stakeholders demand accountability, Côte d’Ivoire faces mounting pressure over its radio frequency management strategies. What sparked the public outcry? Who stands to gain—and lose—from these decisions? And crucially, what happens now that the AIGF’s latest announcement has thrown the sector intoContinue Reading
Guinea-Bissau reacts to Embaló’s second-term bid: debate, divisions and the road ahead
The confirmation from Bissau is now official: Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the incumbent head of state of Guinea-Bissau, will stand for a second presidential term. The long-awaited declaration ends months of speculation and instantly reshapes the national conversation, pushing the country toward a contested and closely watched electoral season. For weeks,Continue Reading
Guinea-Bissau reacts to Embaló’s second-term bid: debate, divisions and the road ahead
The confirmation from Bissau is now official: Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the incumbent head of state of Guinea-Bissau, will stand for a second presidential term. The long-awaited declaration ends months of speculation and instantly reshapes the national conversation, pushing the country toward a contested and closely watched electoral season. For weeks,Continue Reading