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Congo’s shadow state: the invisible force behind the throne In the Democratic Republic of Congo, power has never been seized in broad daylight—it is taken in the darkness. Since 1960,…
Thiès is abuzz with anticipation as preparations intensify for Ousmane Sonko’s highly anticipated arrival this Sunday. Local leaders of his party, Pastef, are working tirelessly to orchestrate a memorable reception,…
The Senegalese public debt debate has evolved beyond mere accounting concerns, now deeply entangled in the country’s political landscape. A stark contrast emerges between the long-term horizons of financial markets…
The burden of Senegal’s public debt has evolved beyond mere financial calculations. Today, it stands at the crossroads of political urgency, where long-term economic planning clashes with the five-year electoral…
In the world of public policy, few challenges are as pressing—or as politically sensitive—as managing national debt. For Senegal’s government, this balancing act has never been more complex, caught between…
The Ivorian economy, after fifteen years of sustained expansion, is now banking on the rise of homegrown corporate champions to propel its development ambitions through 2030. From natural cosmetics to…
Economy Gabon modernizes public revenue collection with integrated tax and customs strategy By Editor-in-Chief Sunday, July 19, 2026 100 No comment Libreville, July 19, 2026 – A nation’s ability to…
An ambush carried out by armed groups operating in central Mali has resulted in the deaths of over fifty soldiers, according to military officials. The attack, which targeted a convoy…
The partnership between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Cameroon has seen a significant increase in funding commitments, yet actual disbursement remains sluggish. Under the 2023-2028 Country Strategy Paper (CSP),…
While many African nations are progressively easing their border controls, the Cameroonian passport continues to face considerable entry limitations. This persistent situation is primarily shaped by three significant geopolitical and…
Gabon is strengthening its standing as one of the most appealing economies within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) for foreign direct investments (FDI). In 2025, the nation…
Niger : Un journaliste d’une importante radio libéré après plus d’un an de détention relief – Hamid Mahmoud, a journalist with Radio Sahara FM in Agadez, was arrested in May…