The evolving battlefield of press freedom in Burkina Faso In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has shifted from newsrooms and streets to the digital realm, where coordinated campaigns…
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Benin achieves 73% compliance in West African economic reforms
The Ministry of Economy and Finance in Cotonou hosted this year’s annual policy review for UEMOA reforms, where Benin secured a 73% implementation rate across 145 regulatory texts. This achievement…
Morocco edges closer to visa-free travel for beninese citizens
Cotonou and Rabat deepen ties with landmark visa liberalization talks The bustling city of Cotonou served as the backdrop for a pivotal moment in Bénin-Morocco relations. On July 21, 2026,…
Gabon trims mining tax revenue by 51.8 billion FCFA in 2025 budget shift
Hidden in the revised finance law approved on July 17, a single line item stands out for its staggering impact on Gabon’s 2025 budget. The corporate tax forecast for the…
Senegal issues first green bond for food security and energy transition
The agricultural enterprise Swami Agri, a subsidiary of the Indo-Senegalese group Senegindia, has successfully launched a 30 billion FCFA green bond on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)…
Orange bank africa and sgpme unlock 17 billion cfa for ivorian sme growth
In a landmark move to bolster Côte d’Ivoire’s economic backbone, Orange Bank Africa, a fully digital bank headquartered in Abidjan, formalized two strategic partnerships with the Société de Garantie des…
Cameroon self-proclaimed biya’s son arrested for impersonation
Cameroon: Self-proclaimed ‘son of Paul Biya’ arrested on serious charges Yaoundé, Cameroon — Georges-Gilbert Baongla, the man who has long claimed to be the eldest son of President Paul Biya,…
Mali military atrocities spark global outrage as junta stays silent
Unprecedented atrocities against Malian troops expose deepening crisis in the Sahel Accusations of torture and summary executions against captured Malian soldiers in the country’s northern regions have triggered international condemnation,…
Niger three years after military takeover: rights and freedoms under siege
The Nigerien crisis deepens three years after the July 2023 coup Three years after the military-led seizure of power by General Abdourahamane Tiani, the situation in Niger continues to deteriorate.…
Togo’s new russian military presence sparks regional strategic debate
The deployment of Russian troops to Togo, announced on July 22, 2026, shortly after the inauguration of a Russian military base on July 12, marks a significant development in the…
Aladji bamba set for high-profile move to england’s top flight
AS Monaco and Newcastle United have reached a landmark agreement for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, valued at over €40 million including performance-related bonuses. The 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder, born in…
Burkina Faso’s leadership under Ibrahim Traoré faces growing internal strains
The age-old trap of military-led governance continues to ensnare leaders who ascend through force, often mistaking rhetoric for reality and interpreting public silence—borne of fear or uncertainty—as unwavering support. In…