Year: 2026

Senegal’s special funds reform heads to constitutional showdown: what the latest clash means The organic bill No. 38/2026, which amends the Organic Law on Finance Laws (LOLF), was on the…

Benin’s sustainable financing push: what the debate reveals and what lies ahead

Benin’s economic transformation has moved beyond the drawing board, but the way it is being financed is now fueling a broader public conversation. With growth of 8.1% in 2025 and…

Benin’s $730 million AIIB pipeline: backlash, debate and the road ahead

Benin Benin’s $730 million AIIB pipeline: backlash, debate and the road ahead The announcement of a $730 million indicative pipeline between Benin and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for…

Congo’s six million voices for justice: the fallout and what lies ahead

A petition that echoes across a nation scarred by war In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a groundbreaking campaign is putting the spotlight on an uncomfortable truth: after more than…

International

France grapples with aftermath of explosive school protests and security crackdown

From peaceful marches to urban warfare What began as measured student opposition to new education policies in France has escalated into a full-blown security emergency. Within hours, demonstrations in major…

Niger’s press freedom crisis: 30 days of Moussa Kaka’s silence fuels regional outrage

The unanswered questions after a month without Moussa Kaka For thirty days, Moussa Kaka, one of Niger’s most respected journalists, has been held without public charges, sparking a growing storm…

Mali’s education crisis: over 2,400 schools closed, what future for 730,000 children?

This October marks the official start of the 2026-2027 school year in Mali, a period traditionally filled with hope and anticipation. Yet beneath the surface, the reality is far more…

Cameroon’s anglophone regions after October 1st: what the ‘ghost town’ fallout reveals about a decade of crisis

Cameroon’s anglophone regions after October 1st: what the ‘ghost town’ fallout reveals about a decade of crisis Every October 1st, a single date splits Cameroon’s collective memory. It marks the…

Benin’s €500 million bond sparks debate over Africa’s debt future

Cotonou — The recent €500 million bond issuance by Benin has ignited a wave of discussions on the continent about sustainable financing strategies and the long-term implications of sovereign debt…

Burkina Faso’s recent jihadist assaults spark urgent security reassessment

Twin Blows in the Heart of the Crisis The Saturday assault on Burkina Faso’s strategic strongholds—Lalgaye in the Centre-East and Ouahigouya in the North—has intensified the already volatile security landscape…

Burkina Faso under Traoré: four years of military rule spark mixed reactions amid ongoing insecurity