Côte d’Ivoire unveils ambitious high-speed rail project to connect Abidjan and transform national development

Côte d’Ivoire is poised to embark on a monumental journey, significantly upgrading its national infrastructure. Under the comprehensive National Development Program (PND) 2026-2030, the government has announced plans for a…

Benin’s new president strengthens ties with Nigeria to boost CEDEAO unity

The newly elected President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a bold diplomatic move shortly after assuming office. Just a week into his presidency on May 24, 2026, he embarked on…

Mali’s economic outlook dims as moody’s flags rising risks

In a move that underscores growing unease among global investors, Moody’s has downgraded Mali’s sovereign credit outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘negative,’ while retaining its Caa2 rating. The adjustment reflects a…

Fake degrees corrupt Burkina Faso’s public administration

The scandal of falsified credentials at the heart of Burkina Faso’s governance Three high-ranking civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from the Ministry of Water and Forests, and a third…

Senegal’s shifting power dynamics and potential FMI alignment

In a political landscape marked by swift transformations, Senegal has witnessed an unprecedented reshuffling of its institutions within a mere four-day span. On May 22, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made…

Benin president romuald wadagni’s first diplomatic visit to Nigeria

Just a week after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarks on his maiden foreign visit, heading to Abuja for high-level talks with Nigerian counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June…

Togo education reform ends sms result scam costing billions

End of a systemic financial drain in Togo’s education sector The Togolese education system has long been plagued by a predatory mechanism that drained funds from vulnerable families. With the…

Togo’s dynasty: how the Gnassingbé family sealed their lifelong grip on power

Togo’s political dynasty: a record-breaking legacy of authoritarian rule The small West African nation of Togo holds an unwelcome distinction: it is home to Africa’s longest-ruling political dynasty. For half…

PSG secures new signing ahead of 2026-27 season

The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are not wasting any time after their historic back-to-back UEFA Champions League victory in the 2025-26 season. With the 2026-27 campaign on the horizon, the club…

Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens named premier league transfer of the season

A shining debut season in England for Senne Lammens Senne Lammens, the young Belgian goalkeeper, has capped off an exceptional first season in the Premier League with a prestigious recognition.…

Forced evictions in Niamey leave 26,000 without shelter or compensation

In Niamey, the announcement of a sweeping eviction operation displacing 26,000 individuals has ignited widespread outrage across civil society. By executing this large-scale displacement without any form of support or…

Burkina Faso: the alleged house arrest of oumarou yabré signals deepening rifts within traoré’s regime

The transitional administration in Burkina Faso, helmed by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have reached a critical juncture. Once celebrated by his supporters as a transformative figure, the junta leader…