Ivorian economic pioneer Abdoulaye Koné passes at 91, leaving legacy of stability In a career spanning seven decades, Abdoulaye Koné became one of Côte d’Ivoire’s most influential economic architects. His…
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Niger’s decisive turn: how the August mutiny reshaped Tiani’s grip on the army
The night that forced a reckoning In Niamey, the events of late August 2026 marked a decisive turning point for the military government of Abdourahamane Tiani, exposing cracks that had…
Benin clinches historic AirBadminton gold with crushing 3-0 win over Mauritius
Benin clinches historic AirBadminton gold with crushing 3-0 win over Mauritius In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, Benin has rewritten the AirBadminton record books by securing the continental…
Benin’s CCI turns the tide: 6.6 billion FCFA budget shifts focus to investment and local growth in 2027
From strategy to action: the 2027 budget as a turning point for Benin’s economy The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin (CCI Bénin) has reached a pivotal moment. On…
Bambali’s agro-industrial spark: how Sadio Mané and Ousmane Sonko ignited a regional economic leap
In a decisive moment for Senegal’s agricultural future, Bambali witnessed a historic turning point as national leaders and football icon Sadio Mané joined forces to break ground on a landmark…
Senegal’s palm oil revolution: Indonesia partnership aims to end costly imports for good
Senegal is making a decisive leap to secure its oilseed future. After a decade of stagnation, the palm oil sector is set for a dramatic transformation following a landmark partnership…
Burkina Faso’s militarisation drive hits a decisive turning point as displacement crisis deepens
Burkina Faso has crossed a threshold. With the launch of a new military institute designed to train officers on home soil, Ouagadougou is sending an unmistakable signal: the country’s strategic…
Gabon’s fisheries renaissance: a pivotal shift in EU partnership talks
Minister Massamba charts Gabon’s decisive course toward sustainable fishing deal with EU The Gabonese government has made a strategic move, positioning itself at a turning point in its maritime relations.…
S&P’s Cameroon credit rating holds steady as political transition looms large
Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed Cameroon’s sovereign credit rating at B-/B with a stable outlook, a decision that, while appearing reassuring on the surface, places the political transition in Yaoundé…
Dioura raid marks a turning point as JNIM shatters Bamako’s battle narrative
The Malian armed forces command tried to wave away the severity of the fighting with a single dismissive line — that nothing of consequence had happened at Dioura. The response…
Niger’s breaking point: Tiani’s decree-by-decree campaign to unmake dissidents
Something shifted in Niger in the closing days of August 2024. With a single stroke of his pen, General Abdourahamane Tiani moved the country past the era of arrests and…