Burkina Faso’s transitional government has declared that it now exerts authority over 74.53% of the national territory, a figure presented as proof of a successful military and security recovery. Yet, when measured…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Côte d’Ivoire Development Not a Coincidence: A Look at the 2026-2030 National Development Plan
PND 2026-2030 : le développement de la Côte d’Ivoire n’est pas le fruit du hasard The Government of Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled its ambitious National Development Plan for the period 2026-2030, which…
Burkina Faso navigates between nationalistic symbols and persistent security challenges
In Burkina Faso, the distinction between political posturing and the harsh realities on the ground appears increasingly blurred. A recent decree by the military junta, establishing a « memory attire » to…
African Minerals Face Sovereignty Challenge
The African continent is home to a significant share of the world’s mineral reserves, with these critical materials becoming indispensable for the transition to renewable energy and digital revolution. The July 27,…
The Rise of the RHDP: From Opposition to Dominance in Ivorian Politics
The Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Progress (RHDP) has come a long way since its inception as a coalition between Alassane Ouattara and Henri Konan Bédiè. Initially formed to counter the…
Sonko insists on holding Senegal’s 2027 local elections as scheduled
In a firm and uncompromising stance, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party and President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has categorically rejected any possibility of postponing the upcoming local elections scheduled for…
Olympique lyonnais aj auxerre match fixe ligue des champions
Pour l’occasion, l'OL recevra l'AJ Auxerre en match de Ligue des Champions. Cette rencontre est la seule qui n'a pas été officiellement fixée. Le résultat du 3ème tour de qualification de l'UEFA…
Niger’s three-year isolation under military rule deepens crisis
Three years have passed since Niger fell under the control of a military junta, a period marked by political upheaval, economic decline, and a worsening security landscape. What was initially framed as…
Nigeria-Maroc Gazoduc : Rabat Seeks $26 Billion Investment from US Exim Bank and World Bank
The Moroccan government is intensifying its efforts to secure the necessary funding for the Africa Atlantique Gas Pipeline (GAA), a project developed in partnership with Nigeria. Rabat is seeking to mobilize $26…
Chad exits international criminal court amid US pressure
Africa Chad exits international criminal court amid US pressure Chad’s government cites ‘limited and uneven’ effectiveness of the ICC. in N’Djamena Article Chad has formally announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal…
Food systems project to boost Benin rice and maize farming
Bénin’s agricultural backbone faces an unprecedented crisis as degraded soils threaten both food security and economic stability. To counter this alarming trend, the government, in collaboration with international partners, has launched a…
Sonko’s unexpected political funds revelation at primature
Ousmane Sonko’s unpublicized political funds demand during primature tenure In a stunning disclosure, Minister Abdourahmane Diouf has exposed that Ousmane Sonko requested additional political funds after depleting his allocated budget during his…