Fifteen years ago, Mboro on the outskirts of Kribi, a town in southern Cameroon, was little more than an isolated fishing village, its handful of homes linked by narrow, winding dirt tracks….
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UK transit visa for Senegal: mounting fallout and the road ahead
The United Kingdom has tightened its entry rules for nine West African nations, Senegal among them, with the introduction of a mandatory airport transit visa. The decision, issued by the Home Office,…
AES single currency: how Traoré’s latest remarks sparked fresh debate and what could come next
Burkina Faso AES single currency: how Traoré’s latest remarks sparked fresh debate and what could come next The prospect of a shared currency for the Alliance of Sahel States remains unresolved, and…
Radio frequencies in Côte d’Ivoire: the AIGF tribune that has everyone talking, and what comes next
Abidjan, September 28, 2026 – The countdown is on. Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM, the public conversation around radio frequency management in Côte d’Ivoire will shift into high gear…
Faso Armored fallout: Burkina Faso’s armored vehicle saga stirs public debate and doubts about what comes next
The bold claim by Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré that nearly 300 armored vehicles have been produced since November 2025 has triggered intense public debate and a wave of skepticism. Rather than…
Abidjan’s rejection of US third-country deportations sparks debate on sovereignty and global migration
Ivory Coast has turned down a US proposal to accept deportees from the United States who are not necessarily Ivorian citizens, igniting a broader conversation about national sovereignty and the future of…
Benin’s AEO deal with China draws praise, questions, and a roadmap for what comes next
The mutual recognition of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme between Benin and China is no longer just a technical customs arrangement. It has become a talking point in boardrooms, at the…
Northern Niger’s water and power crisis: growing backlash and an uncertain path forward
A deepening crisis in the north In the northern reaches of Niger, the daily struggle for water and electricity has become a defining feature of life. Far from the official pronouncements and…
Air Senegal smuggling probe: the fallout, the unanswered questions, and what happens next
The revelation of an Interpol investigation into an alleged smuggling operation involving Air Senegal cabin crew has triggered a wave of reactions across the country, with questions mounting about how the airline…
Senegal local elections: fallout, public debate and what comes next for Bassirou Diomaye Faye
The political temperature in Senegal has risen sharply following warnings that time is not on the side of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. As the debate over the timing of local elections intensifies,…
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%…
Benin’s €544,042 UNAIDS pledge sparks debate: what happens next in the HIV fight?
New York, September 2026 – As the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly convened in New York, the Government of the Republic of Benin made a move that has since…