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The Senegalese government and teams from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement for a 36-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). Valued at nearly 2.2…
En Vedette Politique Ousmane Sonko challenges transparency of Senegal’s new IMF agreement Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly, has voiced his strong opinion…
Dakar has reached a pivotal agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), paving the way for a substantial financial package amounting to 2.2 billion dollars. This significant development comes as…
The Alliance of Sahel States faces delays in implementing joint defense promises Nearly a year after the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) was formally established by Mali, Burkina Faso, and…
Mr. Jean Pierre HILLAH, the recently appointed Governor for District 403-A2 of Lions Club International, commenced his official regional tour across the four nations within his district, making Côte d’Ivoire…
“Banks are no longer supporting us.” This recurring sentiment from local entrepreneurs involved in public procurement in Togo highlights a significant obstacle for the nation’s private sector. Small and Medium-sized…
Calm has returned to the streets of Niamey, but beneath the surface, tensions remain palpable in Niger’s capital following a weekend of unprecedented violence. The unrest, which erupted in the…
The violent clashes that erupted in Niamey on August 29 and 30 exposed deep fractures within Niger’s military establishment and raised critical questions about the stability of General Abdourahamane Tiani’s…
The engagement of the parliamentary body with the executive branch inevitably raises a critical question: how far can legislative power extend when it seeks to influence the choices of the…
Cameroon’s domestic gas market is poised for a significant development following the launch of a new tender on September 1, 2026. This competitive bidding process seeks to acquire 60,000 metric…
The Nigerien paradox: military coups and unending instability For over half a century, Niger’s political landscape has followed a disheartening cycle of disruption. From the downfall of Hamani Diori in…
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé recently landed in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where he was warmly received by his counterpart, President Sadyr Japarov. His visit marks a significant participation in…