Air Sénégal strengthens its fleet with a new Boeing 737-800 a-la-une Air Sénégal proudly announces the integration of a new Boeing 737-800 into its expanding fleet. This significant acquisition, entirely…
Month: September 2026
Niamey’s security illusion: internal rifts, foreign protection, and public vulnerability
The events of August 29, 2026, at Niamey’s Air Base 101 revealed more than just a standard jihadist threat. A mutiny, primarily involving elements of the Special Forces—units previously at…
Senegal secures substantial imf agreement for fiscal stability
The Senegalese government and a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have successfully concluded a staff-level agreement. This comprehensive 36-month program, under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), is valued…
Ousmane Sonko demands absolute transparency on Senegal’s new IMF agreement
En Vedette Politique Ousmane Sonko demands absolute transparency on Senegal’s new IMF agreement 01/09/2026 Former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has weighed in on…
Senegal secures significant imf support and commits to debt restructuring
Dakar has successfully paved the way for a substantial financial package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), securing access to approximately 2.2 billion dollars. This pivotal agreement is contingent upon…
The Sahel security alliance: why joint intervention remains elusive in Niger
A year has passed since the official charter and confederation establishment of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Yet, the alliance frequently faces scrutiny…
Togo’s public procurement and banking sector: from credit crunch to shared risk solutions
A common lament echoes among local entrepreneurs engaged in public contracts: « The banks no longer support us. » This recurring sentiment underscores a significant hurdle for Togo’s private sector.…
Niamey’s fragile calm: underlying military discontent in Niger
Niamey has regained its composure this Monday, August 31. Yet, beneath the city’s returned quietude, a palpable tension persists within the Nigerien capital, following a weekend of extraordinary intensity marked…
Three years on: Niger’s tiani confronts fresh coup bid from within his ranks
Following the attempted coup on August 29, the Nigerien government appears more vulnerable than ever. The visible intervention of Russian forces and the announced military backing from Algeria sharply contrast…
Senegal’s institutional crossroads: the evolving relationship between president faye and ousmane sonko
The parliamentary power’s influence on the executive branch invariably raises a crucial question: how far can the legislative authority extend when it seeks to shape the decisions of the President…