By Kadi Alhassane — Journalist
Month: October 2026
Dakar-Abidjan bank fraud: 1.9 billion FCFA siphoned off, two banks under investigation
A bank fraud case involving an estimated 1.9 billion CFA francs has sent shockwaves through financial circles between Dakar and Abidjan. At the heart of the matter, two banking institutions…
Burkina Faso: 254.79 billion FCFA and 750 subsidised boreholes for the 2026 dry season
By Kadi Alhassane — Journalist
Oryx Energies sells for $1 billion as new owners take over Swiss oil trader
Swiss hydrocarbon trader Oryx Energies, a leading force in Africa’s energy market, has just changed ownership in a deal valued at close to one billion dollars. The transaction marks a…
Senegal: Diomaye Faye and Sonko’s political split explained by analyst
By Kadi Alhassane — Journalist
DRC religious denominations urged to back Tshisekedi’s peace initiative
By Kadi Alhassane — Journalist
Benin greenlights 14 health centre builds and Ouidah maternity revamp
Benin approves contracts for 14 health centres and Ouidah maternity renovation The Beninese government has taken a decisive step in its push to modernise public healthcare and narrow gaps in…
Benin establishes new coastal authority for Fidjrossè-Ouidah corridor
Benin’s government has approved the creation of a dedicated authority to oversee development along the strategic coastal stretch between Fidjrossè and Ouidah. The decision addresses two pressing issues: supporting tourism…
Benin’s 2027 budget hits 4,757 billion FCFA as government targets 7.5% growth
The Beninese government has taken a decisive step in preparing the 2027 fiscal year by submitting its draft finance bill to the National Assembly for review and vote. Balanced in…
Burkina Faso raises 40 billion CFA francs on the UMOA market as budget pressures mount
On October 7, 2026, Burkina Faso returned to the UMOA financial market to borrow 40 billion CFA francs from private investors. The operation underscores a stark reality: despite a sovereignty-driven…