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In a groundbreaking move for West Africa’s financial landscape, Swami Agri, an agro-industrial subsidiary of the Indo-Senegalese group Senegindia, has launched the region’s first-ever agricultural green bond. Valued at 30 billion West African CFA francs, this innovative financial instrument marks a turning point for the UEMOA market—traditionally dominated by public debt—by demonstrating how private enterprises […]
Sénégal : Mariama Sonko empowers rural women through sustainable farming In the heart of Casamance, more precisely in the village of Niaguis, a remarkable woman has been championing the cause of rural women for over three decades. Mariama Sonko, the daughter of a farmer, has dedicated her life to advancing women’s financial autonomy through agriculture […]
Le mouvement justifie cette décision par la situation politique actuelle, estimant que le Projet de transformation sociale porté par Ousmane Sonko se trouve « gravement menacé ». Selon le document transmis par son Directoire, ce groupe aurait pris le contrôle du pouvoir en écartant les « véritables artisans de la révolution patriotique du 25 mars […]
Digital banking and state-backed guarantees join forces to boost SME growth In a landmark move to strengthen Côte d’Ivoire’s economic backbone, Orange Bank Africa, the country’s leading 100% digital bank, has signed two groundbreaking partnership agreements with the Société de Garantie des Crédits aux Petites et Moyennes Entreprises (SGPME). The collaborations, finalized in Abidjan on […]
Speculation is mounting that Washington may soon broaden its military footprint in West Africa. Reports indicate the Trump administration is actively considering targeted strikes against the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an Al-Qaïda-linked faction operating in Mali. The move comes nearly four years after France concluded its decade-long counterterrorism mission in the country, leaving a […]
Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam stands firm with Ousmane Sonko amid political storms As the newly appointed leader of Senegal’s shipping council, Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam has openly declared her unwavering loyalty to opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, deepening political divides in an already volatile climate. In a bold move, Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam, Director-General of the Senegalese Shippers Council […]
Africa news 🇨🇲 Cameroon’s self-proclaimed ‘son’ of Paul Biya arrested In Cameroon, Georges-Gilbert Baongla, who has publicly claimed for years to be the eldest son of President Paul Biya, has been detained by authorities. The arrest follows months of investigation into alleged charges of identity fraud, defamation, and cybercrime. Here’s what we know. Published on […]
The political landscape in Sénégal remains tense as tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko escalate, drawing reactions from key stakeholders. Serigne Mboup, businessman and Mayor of Kaolack, recently addressed the situation during a live television appearance, voicing his deep concern over the deteriorating relationship between the two leaders. The […]
The recent emergence of shocking allegations involving torture and summary executions of Malian soldiers captured in the northern regions has ignited widespread outrage. The United Nations has joined local human rights organizations in demanding an independent inquiry into these grave violations of international humanitarian law. As violence escalates among the Malian armed forces, alleged Russian-linked […]
Three years after General Abdourahamane Tiani led a military takeover in Niger, the country faces a mounting humanitarian and political crisis. A recent assessment highlights a deliberate erosion of democratic foundations, with arbitrary detentions, political suppression, and growing international isolation reshaping the nation’s trajectory. On July 26, 2023, President Mohamed Bazoum was forcibly removed from […]
The French multinational Veolia and Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior have reignited negotiations for the ambitious Rabat desalination plant project, designed to deliver 300 million cubic meters of water annually. Backed by the Élysée, this initiative has resurfaced as a priority after months of stalled progress, reflecting renewed commitment from both sides. The facility aims […]
A new chapter in Mali-Morocco relations The fourth session of the Great Joint Commission for Cooperation between Mali and Morocco is poised to kick off in Bamako from July 21 to 24, 2026. This high-level gathering aims to deepen bilateral ties and set fresh priorities for a partnership built on mutual trust and shared goals. […]