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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…
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…
Abidjan is poised to host the official launch of the 2026-2027 coffee-cocoa campaign on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event will coincide with the 10th edition of the National…
Moody’s Ratings officially announced a further downgrade for Sénégal this Friday, setting its credit rating at Caa2, a step down from the previous Caa1, with the outlook remaining negative. This…
An unprecedented challenge to the established order The events of August 29, 2026, in Niamey represent a critical inflection point in Niger’s recent political trajectory. Far from being a mere…
Recent gunfire and hostile movements near Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport have cast a spotlight on a volatile situation: reports indicate that Russian personnel affiliated with the Africa Corps are urgently…
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The night of August 28 to 29, 2026, may mark another critical juncture in Niger’s ongoing security and political turmoil. In Niamey, sustained gunfire, explosions, and military vehicle movements were…