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Sénégal presents its UEMOA reforms review with cautious optimism Dakar hosted the political phase of the 2025 UEMOA reforms review, led by Finance and Budget Minister Cheikh Diba. The session…
The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Ousmane Sonko, and his cabinet are set to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026, for a pivotal session of parliamentary…
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has once again exposed the fragility of Mali’s security situation with a brazen assault on a Chinese-owned mining operation near…
Maurice Digbeu Kipré, the visionary founder and CEO of Serenity, Côte d’Ivoire’s leading insurance company, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Abidjan. He was 75 years old. Born…
Starlink’s internet pricing sparks controversy in Senegal Residents across Senegal are questioning the recently announced pricing structure for Starlink’s satellite internet service. The fixed rates, which remain unchanged for the…
In a move aimed at currying favor with urban populations, the Nigerien transitional authorities have enacted a decree imposing strict rent controls across the country. The regulation, which caps monthly…
Burkina Faso’s displaced face betrayal as billions vanish into thin air In a high-profile ceremony, the Burkina Faso government unveiled an ambitious agricultural support program worth over two billion West…
The recently enacted amendments to Senegal’s electoral code have ignited intense political discussions nationwide. Tafsir Thioye, an independent lawmaker known for his critical stance on government policies, held a press…
Early this past Monday, an unintended strike by a Malian Armed Forces drone in the northern mining hub of Intahaka, near Gao, claimed the lives of several fighters from the…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s vibrant economic capital, solidified its position as the central forum for continental discourse on personal data governance on May 18, 2026. For four dynamic days, the ninth…
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has escalated its advocacy in Touba following the detention of its national coordinator, Pape Malick Ndour, labeling the case a politically motivated scheme orchestrated…
The ninth international conference of the African Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities (RAPDP) commenced on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for a four-day session. This significant…