Bamako — A new Amnesty International report on Mali paints a stark picture of the conflict that has pitted government forces against armed groups for over a decade. Released on…
Author: Sidi Mohamed
Journalist
Niger’s public procurement reform: three years of competitive dialogue, zero results
Decree No. 2022-743/PRN/PM of 29 September 2022 was meant to revolutionise public procurement in Niger. By introducing the competitive dialogue procedure, the authorities promised to streamline public spending, boost transparency…
Benin at the UN: a security doctrine built on action and regional cooperation
A clear message from New York Benin’s voice resonated at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet delivered the country’s national statement on the final…
Ghana blocks $109 million US health deal over patient data access
Accra has turned down a health agreement with Washington, citing access to medical records, pathogen information and alleged restrictions on drug oversight. The decision has reignited the debate over Africa’s…
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…
Senegal’s parliament power play: How Sonko could derail Diomaye Faye’s 2026 budget
Senate speaker Sonko holds critical leverage over 2026 finance bill Ousmane Sonko, now Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, wields significant constitutional powers that could stall, alter or even torpedo the…
Senegal braces for December 2 decision: Assembly dissolution looms large
Senegal braces for December 2 decision: Assembly dissolution looms large On December 2, 2026, Senegal’s president gains the constitutional power to dissolve the National Assembly—a move that could reshape the…
Senegal’s 2026 budget revision: deep cuts hit growth and investment plans
Senegal’s amended budget for 2026, presented to the National Assembly on September 18, 2026, marks a sharp downsizing of the country’s economic ambitions. The revised growth forecast has been slashed…
Senegal’s 2026 budget vote: a defining moment for the government and its critics
Why the 2026 revised budget vote is a make-or-break test for the government The revised finance law for 2026, currently under debate in the National Assembly, presents the Bassirou Diomaye…
Benin commits €544,042 to UNAIDS for 2026-2027 under President Wadagni
At the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2026, Benin signed a new contribution of €544,042 to UNAIDS for 2026-2027. The agreement was formalised under the…