Burkina Faso launches massive 6 200 billion FCFA energy plan to power 18 million people by 2030

In a bold stride toward energy self-reliance, Burkina Faso has unveiled a groundbreaking public policy initiative that promises to reshape the nation’s electrical landscape. The National Energy Pact 2026-2030 sets…

Four years after breaking ties with France, Sahel faces harsh realities

Four years ago, the streets of Bamako, Ouagadougou, and Niamey erupted in celebration as anti-French slogans echoed through public squares. The forced departure of ambassadors and French soldiers—part of the…

Bradley Barcola transfer rumors: Arsenal and Liverpool in the race

With a second consecutive Champions League title secured, Paris Saint-Germain is preparing for a busy summer transfer window. While the club aims to strengthen its squad under Luis Enrique, some…

Private sector pushes for voice in Cameroon’s 2027 budget decisions

Private sector pushes for voice in Cameroon’s 2027 budget decisions On 24 June 2026, the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Handicrafts of Cameroon (Ccima) brought together private sector representatives…

Bénin’s 2027-2029 budget: a path of controlled growth

Bénin Bénin’s 2027-2029 budget: a path of controlled growth Presented to deputies during the budget orientation debate held on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, the 2027–2029 multi-year budget and economic programming…

Niger conflict of interest scandal: how minister tini manipulated soraz audit

The promises of a radical Refoundation and economic sovereignty made eighteen months after the July 26, 2023 coup in Niamey have collided with the harsh reality of Niger’s petroleum sector.…

Gabon’s Mayumba: a new era in presidential communication

Politics Gabon’s Mayumba: a new era in presidential communication Editor-in-chief June 24, 2026 154 No comment For nearly three years, Gabon’s political landscape has witnessed a striking paradox. Since assuming…

Burkina Faso: prolonged detention and health concerns for opposition figure Guy Hervé Kam

The circumstances surrounding Guy Hervé Kam continue to be a subject of significant inquiry within Burkina Faso. This prominent lawyer, recognized as a co-founder of the civic movement Balai Citoyen…

Ebola outbreak in DRC spreads beyond borders as global response lags

Five weeks after its declaration, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains far from under control. Response efforts have undeniably ramped up, but they still…

L’absence de politique sécuritaire transforme le Sahel en foyer du djihadisme mondial

La bande sahélo-saharienne est officiellement devenue l’épicentre du djihadisme mondial. De l’ouest du Mali jusqu’aux confins du bassin du lac Tchad, des millions de civils sahéliens vivent désormais sous le…

Bénin: advanced anti-IED tech boosts fight against terrorism in north

Bénin’s military receives cutting-edge counter-IED gear from France Northern Bénin faces a shifting terrorist threat as armed groups pivot toward asymmetric tactics, particularly improvised explosive devices (IEDs) concealed along key…

Russian cultural centers in Africa: Moscow’s growing soft power

From Bamako to Bangui and Niamey, the proliferation of Russian Houses has become a defining feature of Moscow’s expanding influence across Africa. Officially established as hubs for cultural and educational…