Bamako — A new Amnesty International report on Mali paints a stark picture of the conflict that has pitted government forces against armed groups for over a decade. Released on…
Month: September 2026
Mali secures 8 billion CFA loan from BOAD to import 20 million litres of fuel
Mali has turned to the West African Development Bank (BOAD) for emergency financing as its energy supplies come under severe strain. The regional lender has approved an 8 billion CFA…
Burkina Faso’s gold refinery RAFFINOR-BF opens amid questions over Russian storage
On 28 September 2026, Ibrahim Traoré officially inaugurated Burkina Faso’s first national gold refinery, named RAFFINOR-BF, in Ouagadougou. The authorities present the facility as a major step towards economic sovereignty,…
Niger’s public procurement reform: three years of competitive dialogue, zero results
Decree No. 2022-743/PRN/PM of 29 September 2022 was meant to revolutionise public procurement in Niger. By introducing the competitive dialogue procedure, the authorities promised to streamline public spending, boost transparency…
Benin at the UN: a security doctrine built on action and regional cooperation
A clear message from New York Benin’s voice resonated at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet delivered the country’s national statement on the final…
Cotonou hosts francophone civil society as it sets peace agenda for 2026-2028
The 16th Ordinary Plenary Assembly of the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (COING) of La Francophonie opened in Cotonou on 28 September 2026. Over two days, the meeting brings together…
Ghana blocks $109 million US health deal over patient data access
Accra has turned down a health agreement with Washington, citing access to medical records, pathogen information and alleged restrictions on drug oversight. The decision has reignited the debate over Africa’s…
Kribi deep-water port: Cameroon’s 15-year economic game-changer revealed
From fishing village to industrial hub: Kribi’s dramatic transformation Fifteen years ago, Mboro on the outskirts of Kribi—Cameroon’s southern coastal city—was little more than a sleepy fishing village connected by…
UK tightens transit rules for Senegalese travelers at London airports
The United Kingdom has introduced stricter entry rules for travelers from nine West African nations, including Senegal, now requiring an airport transit visa even for passengers who remain in the…
Burkina Faso’s future currency: Traoré stresses patience amid AES union talks
Key takeaways from Burkina Faso’s stance on the AES currency The future of a shared currency for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) remains undecided, with no official timeline unveiled.…
Côte d’Ivoire reveals latest updates on radio frequency management this Tuesday
Live briefing on spectrum management and control Abidjan, September 28, 2026 – What exactly constitutes a radio frequency, and how are these invisible channels allocated and monitored across Côte d’Ivoire?…