West African bloc rejects Nigeria’s claims on Sahel security The Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso, Jean Marie Traoré, summoned the Nigerian Chargé d’Affaires in Ouagadougou following remarks made by Nigerian…
Author: Sidi Mohamed
Journalist
Key figure of the president’s party challenges opposition leader’s rhetoric
Aminata Touré takes aim at Ousmane Sonko’s political stance: ‘true republicans uphold state institutions’ This weekend’s political gathering in Mékhé Village, Méouane commune, drew local leaders and elected officials under…
Cameroun: how Paul Biya’s absence fuels economic uncertainty and social tensions
Since June 7, 2026, when President Paul Biya left Yaoundé for what was described as a ‘short private stay in Europe,’ Cameroon has operated in an unprecedented state of limbo.…
Gabon’s president concludes West African tour, National Flag Day observed, and public service reform sparks debate
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has concluded his diplomatic journey through West Africa, which included stops in Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire. Notably, the Gabonese leader was a…
Benin’s sovereign rating elevated to ‘ba3’ by Moody’s with stable outlook
The esteemed international financial rating agency, Moody’s, has officially upgraded the Republic of Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating. This significant re-evaluation sees the nation’s rating move from « B1 »…
Sénégal’s economic resilience tested: a crucial lesson in governance and investor confidence
Between 2024 and 2026, Sénégal navigated one of the most revealing periods in its recent history, particularly concerning governance, country risk, strategic communication, and international perception. This critical juncture, marked…
Dakar’s new union call unites Senegal’s workforce
In the heart of Dakar, at the headquarters of the National Confederation of Senegalese Workers (CNTLS), a historic meeting unfolded on July 23, 2026. Trade unions and civil society groups…
Deadly attack on Mali army base in san leaves 10 soldiers dead
An assault on a Malian army base in the central city of San resulted in the deaths of at least 10 soldiers, marking one of the most devastating attacks on…