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Burkina Faso’s cattle export ban: a high-stakes gamble ahead of Tabaski

Burkina Faso’s government recently implemented a significant policy shift by prohibiting cattle exports as the Tabaski festival approaches. This bold move aims to prioritize local consumer needs over established regional market dynamics. While the social intentions behind this decision may seem commendable, it concurrently introduces notable contradictions and carries substantial economic risks for the nation. […]

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Algeria becomes temporary lifeline for Niger’s livestock sector amid regional tensions

Niger’s temporary shift in trade policy exposes deeper regional fractures In a region already strained by geopolitical tensions, Niger’s transitional government has taken a bold, if controversial, step to redirect its trade flows—a move that has left economists and regional partners scrambling to interpret its long-term implications. A fleeting lifeline for Algerian exports The Nigerien […]

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Côte d’Ivoire’s political and economic landscape: a look at key national developments

Abidjan, May 26, 2026 – Côte d’Ivoire’s national agenda is currently buzzing with several significant developments, prominently featuring a heartfelt tribute to the President of the Republic in Kabadougou, the announcement of a substantial investment for the third phase of the Baleine oil field, and the ongoing preparations for the 80th-anniversary celebration of the PDCI-RDA […]

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A diplomatic overture in Cotonou: a potential thaw in Niger-Bénin relations

A notable presence at an official ceremony in Cotonou, featuring the head of Niger’s transitional government alongside the foreign ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso, signals a significant diplomatic shift within a sub-region experiencing heightened tensions. It was a scene few observers anticipated so soon on the official steps in Cotonou. For the formal event […]

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Senegal’s political reshuffle: sonko’s path to parliamentary leadership

Sénégal’s political scene is undergoing another significant change. Sunday saw the resignation of National Assembly President El Malick Ndiaye. This development could open the door for former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to assume leadership of the Parliament, coming just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him from his prime ministerial post. El Malick Ndiaye […]

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Senegal’s political upheaval: the four reasons behind the sonko-faye split

Senegal’s political upheaval: the four reasons behind the sonko-faye split Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. Ousmane Sonko – Diomaye Faye: the four reasons behind the split A significant political rift has emerged in Senegal, marking the separation between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This […]

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Senegal’s national assembly president steps down amidst political turmoil

Senegal’s national assembly president steps down amidst political turmoil Current Events. The political landscape in Senegal has been rocked by another significant development. El Malick Ndiaye, who served as the president of the National Assembly, declared his resignation just two days after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Senegal finds itself navigating deeper […]