The future of Senegal’s democracy is at a crossroads, with Khalidou dit Mbaye Sokoma, leader of the Patriotic Movement for Sustainable Development (MPPD/AND DEFAR SUNU REEW), pushing for a sweeping electoral reform…
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Bakari Traoré’s reforms expose how West African business law reshaped local economies
How one jurist’s quiet draftsmanship transformed regional commerce Not all architects leave blueprints in plain sight. Bakari Traoré, a quietly influential Ivorian jurist and fiscal strategist, spent thirty years reshaping the invisible…
What Simporé’s RTB admission is already costing Burkina Faso: lives, livelihoods and lost ground
When General Célestin Simporé, Burkina Faso’s minister of defence, took his seat on the state broadcaster RTB to celebrate the security record of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, he reached for the most convenient…
What 1,473 cancelled salaries mean for Gabon’s economy, and for the citizens who foot the bill
Gabon’s decision to strike 1,473 absent public employees off the state payroll is no longer just an internal accounting exercise. It is now a story about money that returns to the treasury,…
Gabon’s historic UN vice-presidency: economic opportunities for citizens and businesses
The Gabonese delegation at the UN takes center stage with new responsibilities The Gabonese Republic has embarked on a new chapter in its diplomatic history as it assumes the vice-presidency of the…
How Benin’s UN diplomacy reshapes Africa’s security through cross-border partnerships
Border security in Africa hinges on neighborly cooperation, Benin asserts at UN During a pivotal session of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council in New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026,…
Senegal’s political tensions escalate as Diomaye Faye considers dissolving parliament
Senegal’s political tensions escalate as Diomaye Faye considers dissolving parliament President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has left open the possibility of dissolving Senegal’s National Assembly—a move that could reshape the country’s political landscape…
Social media in Cameroon: how young people navigate real-world risks and rewards
Cameroon’s digital generation: balancing opportunity and danger on social media The rise of social media in Cameroon has reshaped lives—sometimes for the better, often with hidden costs. Young Cameroonians increasingly rely on…
Gabon’s poultry ban: a high-stakes gamble on local farms and household budgets
Economy Gabon’s poultry ban: a high-stakes gamble on local farms and household budgets Libreville, September 24, 2026 — The diplomatic clash between Gabon and Washington over poultry imports is no longer just…
Côte d’Ivoire’s debt strategy: how financial choices reshape education and economic prospects
How Ivory Coast turns debt into investment for the next generation The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarra-Souba, represented Côte d’Ivoire at two high-level UNICEF forums in New York on…
Burkina Faso’s imam crackdown: the real toll on citizens, traders and social trust
In Burkina Faso, the boundary between fighting armed extremism and suppressing religious freedom has become almost impossible to trace — and the fallout is now being felt far beyond the mosque. Under…
1,422 chance equality cards in Benin: the real consequences for families, businesses and public services
Benin has just placed 1,422 additional chance equality cards in the hands of people living with disabilities — and for the households concerned, the consequences are anything but symbolic. The handover led…