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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a stark warning: Niger’s border closures have cost the state over 117 billion West African CFA francs in lost customs revenue. This financial…
A significant political development is unfolding in Bénin. Former Head of State Thomas Boni Yayi, who had long stood against the establishment of the parliamentary upper house, has now declared…
a growing crackdown on Tchad’s political opposition Chad’s political landscape has taken a sharp turn toward authoritarianism in recent months. The sentencing of key figures from the Groupe de Concertation…
Across Niger, communities face persistent security challenges that threaten both daily life and long-term stability. In response, a growing movement is emerging—one built on inclusive dialogue, local leadership, and collective…
While Russian military operations in the Alliance of Sahel States face significant setbacks, Moscow is strategically reorienting a portion of its focus towards the Gulf of Guinea. By welcoming vessels…
The eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to witness widespread violations of international humanitarian law despite repeated commitments from authorities and international partners. In a…
The gold mining sectors in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to face significant transparency challenges, despite ongoing reforms aimed at improving governance. A recent study…
Buried in the fine print of the revised 2025 finance bill, a single adjustment stands out for its sheer scale: the Gabonese government has slashed corporate tax revenue from the…
The agro-industrial sector in Senegal is taking a historic step toward sustainability and food sovereignty. Swami Agri, an agricultural subsidiary of the Indo-Senegalese group Senegindia, has announced the launch of…
In Niaguis, a small town in Casamance, Mariama Sonko has spent over three decades championing women’s financial independence through agriculture and agroecology. Born into a farming family, she now leads…
The CODES has officially merged with Pastef, citing growing concerns over the future of the social transformation project led by Ousmane Sonko. In a statement, the movement warned that the…
Orange Bank Africa, a fully digital bank headquartered in Abidjan, has formalized two strategic partnerships with the Société de Garantie des Crédits aux Petites et Moyennes Entreprises (SGPME), an Ivorian…