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…
Year: 2026
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?…
Guinea-Bissau: Embaló confirms he will run for a second term
Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the president of Guinea-Bissau, has formally declared that he will stand in the upcoming presidential election. The announcement ends months of speculation and brings clarity to the…
Guinea-Bissau: Embaló confirms he will run for a second term
Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the president of Guinea-Bissau, has formally declared that he will stand in the upcoming presidential election. The announcement ends months of speculation and brings clarity to the…
Burkina Faso’s 300 armored vehicles: Faso Armored and the fabrication of a state narrative
Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré has claimed that nearly 300 armored vehicles have been produced locally since November 2025. The assertion, presented as a breakthrough in national defense manufacturing,…
Ivory Coast rejects US plan to deport non-citizens to African nations
The Government of Côte d’Ivoire has formally declined a proposal from the United States to accept deportees currently being expelled from American soil, even when they do not hold Ivorian…
Benin’s AEO-certified companies break into the Chinese market
Benin’s trade relationship with China has entered a new phase. The mutual recognition agreement for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program is now in force, giving certified Beninese businesses a…
Northern Niger’s forgotten crisis: water and electricity access remain critical under Tiani
Agadez region struggles with prolonged power and water shortages The reality in northern Niger cannot be reduced to official statements or announcements of new energy capacities. On the ground, in…