Abidjan, August 31, 2026 – The official launch of the 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa campaign is set for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event will coincide with the 10th…
Year: 2026
Drc: charting a new path with national dialogue for peace
President Félix Tshisekedi has unveiled the framework for a new national dialogue, a long-awaited initiative by the opposition, designed to restore peace and fundamentally restructure the state within the Democratic…
Senegal’s political clash: Abdourahmane Diouf challenges Ousmane Sonko over special credits reform
Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf asserts that Ousmane Sonko’s recent engagements with religious leaders are fundamentally at odds with the legislative text presented to Parliament. He strongly emphasizes, « What he proposes…
Senegal’s credit rating plunges to caa2 amid fiscal strain and imf talks
Moody’s Ratings recently announced a further reduction in Senegal’s credit standing, moving its rating to Caa2 from the previous Caa1, while maintaining a negative outlook. This downgrade impacts Senegal’s long-term…
A mutiny in Niamey exposes internal rifts within Niger’s military regime
The dramatic events that unfolded on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be dismissed by official rhetoric or mischaracterized as mere “revolutionary impatience” among the troops. The calculated assault…
Senegal’s credit rating downgraded: political feud blamed for economic woes
Moody’s agency recently lowered Senegal’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to Caa2 on August 28, 2026. This decision was attributed to significant refinancing pressures and the prolonged absence of an…
Niger’s coup cycle: general Tiani’s regime faces the inherent perils of power seized by force
The unfolding scenario in Niamey follows an almost mechanical, tragically predictable pattern. Regimes come and go, leaders change, yet the underlying method of power acquisition remains disconcertingly consistent. When heavy…
Makokou embraces enhanced public services in Gabon’s Ogooué-Ivindo province
Politique Makokou embraces enhanced public services in Gabon’s Ogooué-Ivindo province Libreville, Saturday, August 29, 2026 – The ongoing transformation of Gabon’s Ogooué-Ivindo province is now directly benefiting its citizens through…
Mounting tensions in Niamey: Africa Corps personnel allegedly seek urgent departure
Reports of gunfire and unrest near Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport have unveiled a potentially significant development: Russian personnel from the Africa Corps are reportedly attempting to negotiate an immediate exit…