The political scene in Guinea-Bissau has shifted decisively following President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s formal announcement that he will seek a second term. The move, long anticipated but never certain, immediately sparked a…
Month: September 2026
After 27 killed in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa asks what comes next
A nation reels as two attacks leave 27 dead and communities demanding change South Africa has been thrust back into a familiar and painful debate after at least 27 people were killed…
Faso Armored fallout: Burkina Faso’s armored vehicle saga stirs public debate and doubts about what comes next
The bold claim by Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré that nearly 300 armored vehicles have been produced since November 2025 has triggered intense public debate and a wave of skepticism. Rather than…
Abidjan’s rejection of US third-country deportations sparks debate on sovereignty and global migration
Ivory Coast has turned down a US proposal to accept deportees from the United States who are not necessarily Ivorian citizens, igniting a broader conversation about national sovereignty and the future of…
Benin’s AEO deal with China draws praise, questions, and a roadmap for what comes next
The mutual recognition of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme between Benin and China is no longer just a technical customs arrangement. It has become a talking point in boardrooms, at the…
Northern Niger’s water and power crisis: growing backlash and an uncertain path forward
A deepening crisis in the north In the northern reaches of Niger, the daily struggle for water and electricity has become a defining feature of life. Far from the official pronouncements and…
Air Senegal smuggling probe: the fallout, the unanswered questions, and what happens next
The revelation of an Interpol investigation into an alleged smuggling operation involving Air Senegal cabin crew has triggered a wave of reactions across the country, with questions mounting about how the airline…
Senegal local elections: fallout, public debate and what comes next for Bassirou Diomaye Faye
The political temperature in Senegal has risen sharply following warnings that time is not on the side of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. As the debate over the timing of local elections intensifies,…
Senegal’s budget battle: what the Sonko vs. Diomaye Faye standoff means for the country’s future
Senegal’s budget battle: what the Sonko vs. Diomaye Faye standoff means for the country’s future Ousmane Sonko, the new president of Senegal’s National Assembly, holds significant powers to influence the vote on…
Senegal’s countdown to December 2, 2026: the fallout, the debate, and what lies ahead
Senegal’s countdown to December 2, 2026: the fallout, the debate, and what lies ahead Starting December 2, 2026, the president will have the power to dissolve the National Assembly after losing his…
Senegal’s 2026 budget revision: the fallout, the debate, and what happens next
The amended 2026 finance bill sent to Senegal’s National Assembly on 18 September 2026 has triggered a wave of reaction and soul-searching in Dakar. The growth target has been cut from 5%…
Senegal’s budget vote: the backlash and what lies ahead for the Pastef majority
Article reserved for subscribers Senegal’s budget vote: the backlash and what lies ahead for the Pastef majority The 2026 revised finance bill now before parliament has pushed the projected budget deficit to…