The loss of a Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomber in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East has triggered an outpouring of reaction and a wave of difficult questions about the future…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Douala fallout: what Motazé’s capital markets push means for Cameroon and CEMAC
HomeHEADLINESDouala fallout: what Motazé’s capital markets push means… HEADLINES Event Finance Public Policies Douala fallout: what Motazé’s capital markets push means for Cameroon and CEMAC By Editorial Team September 29, 2026 0…
Anié market fire aftermath: Togo under pressure as traders count the cost and demand real change
The night-time blaze that gutted the main building of Anié’s Grand Marché has left deep scars on the economic heartbeat of the Plateaux region. Traders watched helplessly as their goods, stocks and…
After Amnesty’s Mali war crimes report, the fight for justice moves to a harder phase
Bamako — The fallout from Amnesty International’s latest investigation into Mali is only beginning to take shape, and it is already forcing a difficult public conversation about what happens next. The report,…
Niger’s competitive dialogue three years on: a reform that never left the drawing board
When Decree No. 2022-743/PRN/PM was signed into law on 29 September 2022, it was presented as a watershed moment for public procurement in Niger. The introduction of the competitive dialogue procedure was…
Benin’s UN message on Sahel security: the reaction, the debate and what happens next
A diplomatic moment that has reshaped the conversation The echoes of Benin’s national statement at the United Nations headquarters in New York are still reverberating across West African capitals. Foreign Minister Corinne…
Ghana’s $109M health deal rejection: what the fallout means for Africa’s data sovereignty
Accra has turned down a major US health financing package, citing demands for pathogen information, medical records and questionable limits on drug oversight. The decision has ignited a continent-wide conversation about who…
Niger’s UN speech fallout: SOMAÏR and SONIDEP failures spark national debate on sovereignty’s true cost
A familiar refrain at the UN, a harsher reality at home At the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Niger’s military-appointed Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, once again delivered his signature sovereignist…
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…
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%…