A decisive restriction on grain flour exports The Burkinabè government has announced an immediate ban on the export of certain flours. A directive from the Ministry of Commerce confirms that…
Author: Sidi Mohamed
Journalist
Mali’s reliance on Russian military support fails to quell persistent insecurity
On 10 October 2026, the Azawad Liberation Army (FLA) reportedly carried out a drone attack on positions held by Africa Corps and the Malian army in Soumpi, located in the…
Niger secures $203 million IMF credit facility as budget pressures mount
Niger’s transitional authorities have long placed national sovereignty and the rejection of foreign influence at the heart of their political messaging. Yet the arithmetic of public finance has once again…
Niger: oil leak in Diffa triggers environmental alarm as cleanup lags
Diffa, Niger — A dark slick spreading across the land in Diffa, eastern Niger, has turned the country’s crude oil — an economic cornerstone — into an environmental hazard. The…
Burkina Faso: Traoré shuts the door on France and opens it to Russia
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s transitional president, ruled out any normalisation of diplomatic ties with France during an interview broadcast in late September, using unusually sharp language to criticise Paris.…
Land fraud case in Côte d’Ivoire: Rita Djédjé jailed as Apoutchou National and Serey Dié face judicial control
Rita Bénédicte Djédjé Grahon, widely known as “Maman Caï-Caï”, has been placed under a detention order in a judicial investigation into alleged irregular real estate operations. The public prosecutor’s office…
Niger expels two intelligence agents from Paris as diplomatic crisis deepens
The French government has declared two Nigerien intelligence agents persona non grata, ordering them to leave the country. The two men, officially assigned to Niger’s embassy in Paris, were given…
Oryx Energies sells for $1 billion as new owners take over Swiss oil trader
Swiss hydrocarbon trader Oryx Energies, a leading force in Africa’s energy market, has just changed ownership in a deal valued at close to one billion dollars. The transaction marks a…
Benin greenlights 14 health centre builds and Ouidah maternity revamp
Benin approves contracts for 14 health centres and Ouidah maternity renovation The Beninese government has taken a decisive step in its push to modernise public healthcare and narrow gaps in…
Benin establishes new coastal authority for Fidjrossè-Ouidah corridor
Benin’s government has approved the creation of a dedicated authority to oversee development along the strategic coastal stretch between Fidjrossè and Ouidah. The decision addresses two pressing issues: supporting tourism…
Burkina Faso raises 40 billion CFA francs on the UMOA market as budget pressures mount
On October 7, 2026, Burkina Faso returned to the UMOA financial market to borrow 40 billion CFA francs from private investors. The operation underscores a stark reality: despite a sovereignty-driven…
Niger’s fuel scarcity: official statements versus the reality on the ground
A growing disconnect between official statements and daily reality Long queues have become a familiar sight outside fuel stations across Niger, yet the authorities continue to present the situation as…