Mr. Jean Pierre Hillah, the newly appointed Governor for District 403-A2 of Lions Club International, commenced his official regional tour in Côte d’Ivoire. His first stop saw him received by…
Year: 2026
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…
Cameroon issues major tender for 60,000 tonnes of lpg
Cameroon’s domestic gas market is set to evolve with a new tender for 60,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) scheduled for September 1, 2026. This significant call for…
Niger’s path to peace: why democracy is the only way forward
For over half a century, Niger’s political terrain has been a relentless cycle of unwelcome milestones. From the 1974 downfall of Hamani Diori to the sudden gunfire echoing through Niamey…
Togo’s faure gnassingbé expands diplomatic horizons in eurasia
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo expressed appreciation on Monday for the warm reception extended by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek. The Togolese leader is actively participating in the 26th…
Cameroon: driving voter registration through strategic incentives
Politique Cameroon: driving voter registration through strategic incentives Political commentator Eric Boniface Tchouakeu, in his editorial on August 31, 2026, highlighted the critical issue of voter registration in Cameroon. His…