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Le président sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye a saisi le Conseil constitutionnel pour solliciter un avis consultatif sur la possibilité d’organiser simultanément les élections législatives et locales en 2027. Cette démarche, annoncée cette semaine, s’inscrit dans un contexte politique tendu marqué par la rupture avec son ancien allié Ousmane Sonko et la perspective d’une dissolution de […]

Gabon has officially breached its debt wall, with the country’s public debt reaching a record 8.78 billion francs CFA by the end of 2025. The surge in debt is a major concern for the Gabonese economy, which relies heavily on oil exports and faces significant challenges in generating sustainable growth. Debt Structure The breakdown of […]

Un convoi hors normes de 950 camions-citernes chargés d’hydrocarbures est parvenu à Bamako, apportant un ballon d’oxygène à une capitale malienne étouffée par la pénurie de carburant. L'arrivée de cet immense cortège, escorté par les Forces armées maliennes (FAMa), intervient alors que les stations-service de la capitale sont prises d’assaut depuis plusieurs semaines et que […]

The second annual International Diaspora Forum (FID) is currently underway at the International Conference Center of Bamako (CICB), running from July 16 to 18, 2026. This year’s crucial theme is centered on «Malian Diaspora and Productive Investments: Building an Economically Strong Mali for Sustainable Development». Morocco stands as the honored guest country for this edition, […]

Breaking News Sécurité: Le M23 redevient le groupe armé le plus meurtrier dans l’est de la RDC, selon le KST⠀ ⠀ Santé: Walikale : la rougeole menace les enfants de moins de 5 ans à Pinga, la vaccination de routine toujours bloquée faute d’acheminement des intrants⠀ ⠀ Politique: RDC: “Une ordonnance présidentielle fixera les termes […]

The recent return of Macky Sall to Senegal, following several months abroad since his presidential mandate concluded in April 2024, has immediately reignited the sharp political divisions within the nation. Yoro Dia, a prominent figure in the Alliance for the Republic (APR) and former communications advisor to the presidency, seized this moment to deliver a […]

Cameroon has officially repaid 98% of its obligations to France under the Debt Reduction-Development Contract (C2D), marking a profoundly symbolic moment in the financial relationship between Yaoundé and Paris. This announcement has sparked considerable discussion, necessitating a crucial clarification: Cameroon has concluded its commitments within this specific framework, not its entire debt to France. News […]

Gabon’s public debt is projected to hit an unprecedented $15 billion by 2025, marking a new high for the CEMAC region’s economy. This figure, emerging from a period characterized by tight liquidity and increased reliance on regional financial markets, underscores a multi-year upward trend in the nation’s borrowing. Libreville now faces increasingly narrow budgetary choices, […]

Moroccan authorities apprehended rapper “Mehdi Black Wind” earlier this week, and he is currently held in a Casablanca correctional facility. A public appeal advocating for his “immediate” release has since circulated. Is this a politically motivated arrest? Moroccan prosecutors brought rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi, widely recognized by his stage name “Mehdi Black Wind,” for immediate […]

The Senegal government is reportedly considering a major overhaul of its debt, with international financial advisory firm Lazard playing a key role in the process. The move has sparked significant interest among market players, who are eagerly awaiting details on the proposed restructuring plan. Lazard’s involvement in Senegal’s debt crisis is not surprising, given the […]

On Friday, July 17, 2026, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno dispatched a significant, high-level delegation to Yaoundé. The mission carried a personal message intended for his Cameroonian counterpart, President Paul Biya, underscoring the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Leading this important delegation was Dr. Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul, the Minister of State, Minister […]

Improved Data Management for Better Decision-Making The Centre de Promotion des Investissements en Côte d’Ivoire (CEPICI) has launched the Guichet Unique de Déclaration de l’Investissement Privé (GUDIP), a new tool aimed at improving governance of private investments in Côte d’Ivoire. Developed in collaboration with the Direction Générale de l’Économie, with technical and financial support from […]