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“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…
The C64 coalition, a prominent opposition group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has decisively rejected the national dialogue initiative proposed by President Félix Tshisekedi. The coalition firmly asserts…
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) unveiled a significant initiative on Thursday, August 27, addressing the nation. He announced the commencement of a “National Dialogue for…
The Bénin economy is strengthening its ties across West Africa, with regional trade figures for the second quarter of 2026 revealing a remarkable upward trend. During this period, exports to…