Can two days in Abidjan change the game for Côte d’Ivoire’s young workforce? The World Bank isn’t just talking about youth employment and entrepreneurship in Côte d’Ivoire—it’s rolling out the red carpet…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Is Burkina Faso’s sovereignty built on the backs of its struggling farmers?
A troubling paradox in Tougan In Tougan, the reality is stark. Behind the rhetoric of sovereignty, industrialisation and national production, agricultural producers say they continue to face a far less glorious reality…
Niger’s security crisis: can the FPL’s youth outreach offer a way out of the deadlock?
As the military regime in Niamey struggles to shield civilians from worsening security conditions, the Front Populaire pour la Justice (FPL) has taken a decisive step. By releasing a multilingual video appeal,…
Chad’s presidential pardon: what changes with the release of 150 Klessoum inmates?
From prison to freedom: the strategic stakes of Chad’s mass pardon On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Chad’s Minister of Justice, Ndolenodji Alixe Naïmbaye, oversaw the release of 150 inmates from Klessoum prison…
Brigitte Tchede’s Cairo medals: what Benin’s double podium really delivers
When Brigitte Tchede stepped onto the podium in Cairo, she did more than collect personal hardware. Her two medals at the 12th African University Games gave Benin its first real foothold in…
Burkina Faso’s locally built armored vehicles face the real test in Bam province
When military rhetoric collides with battlefield reality, the consequences for civilians and soldiers can be severe. In Burkina Faso’s Bam province, the recent claims by the Group for Support of Islam and…
Benin’s 60-37 win over Algeria reshapes group A and sharpens the stakes for its world qualification push
Benin’s airbadminton victory over Algeria, sealed at 60-37 on Wednesday 16 September in Entebbe, Uganda, has immediate consequences for the team relay standings — and it hands the Beninese squad a firm…
Niger’s military junta targets ally turned foe: the fall of general Barmou and its ripple effects
The fall of one of Niger’s most powerful military figures has sent seismic shockwaves through Niamey’s power corridors. Just weeks after foiling a mutiny at Air Base 101, the junta has abruptly…
Niger’s kidnapped worshippers: when lack of security exposes the cost of military rule
On a scorching Friday afternoon in August 2026, the peaceful rhythm of prayer in Niger was shattered by violence. As worshippers concluded their religious observance, heavily armed assailants encircled multiple mosques, trapping…
How Benin’s cultural showcase at Fnac Saint-Lazare reshapes Parisian perceptions and economic ties
From September 22 to October 17, 2026, the Fnac Saint-Lazare in Paris transforms into a dynamic hub for Beninese heritage—sparking real consequences for diaspora engagement, tourism interest, and cross-border cultural economics. Far…
Senegal’s special funds: how a stalled reform leaves citizens, businesses and the budget exposed
Senegal’s effort to place special funds under genuine parliamentary oversight has run aground, and the fallout reaches well beyond the corridors of the National Assembly. For as long as the reform stays…
The human cost of sanctifying sankara: how Burkina Faso’s national tribute sidelines his family
On 17 May 2025, Burkina Faso unveiled the Thomas Sankara Mausoleum in Ouagadougou with a ceremony steeped in symbolism and international presence. Held at the former Conseil de l’Entente site, the event—spearheaded…