AES single currency: will Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ever ditch the CFA franc?

Burkina Faso AES single currency: will Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ever ditch the CFA franc? The question of a future currency for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) remains…

Who really controls Côte d’Ivoire’s airwaves — and what happens if that control fails?

Abidjan, 28 September 2026 – What exactly is a radio frequency, and why should its management matter to ordinary Ivorians? How are these invisible signals allocated across Côte d’Ivoire, and…

Can Guinea-Bissau’s voters trust Embaló’s second-term bid to end the cycle of instability?

In Bissau, the guessing game is over. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has formally declared that he will seek a second term in the upcoming presidential election. After months of ambiguity…

Can Guinea-Bissau’s voters trust Embaló’s second-term bid to end the cycle of instability?

In Bissau, the guessing game is over. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has formally declared that he will seek a second term in the upcoming presidential election. After months of ambiguity…

The Faso Armored dilemma: can Burkina Faso’s 300 armored vehicles claim survive scrutiny?

Is Burkina Faso’s much-touted armored vehicle program a genuine industrial breakthrough or a carefully staged political performance? That is the question at the heart of the controversy surrounding Faso Armored,…

Will Ivory Coast’s rejection of US third-country deportations reshape Africa’s migration stance?

In a move that underscores the growing tension between national sovereignty and US migration policy, Ivory Coast has turned down a US proposal to accept deportees from third countries. The…

Benin’s AEO gateway to China: can small exporters truly seize the prize?

A customs passport that opens Asia’s largest market Benin’s commercial ties with China have entered a new phase. The rollout of the mutual recognition agreement under the Authorized Economic Operator…

Air Sénégal smuggling probe: can the airline’s credibility survive the Interpol investigation?

Is Air Sénégal’s reputation on the line? That is the central question after Interpol launched an investigation into an alleged trafficking operation involving the airline’s cabin crew. The probe, which…

Can Bassirou Diomaye Faye outrun the clock on Senegal’s local elections?

Senegal’s political landscape is heating up as the long-delayed local elections loom large over President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s young administration. At the heart of the debate is a simple yet…

Can Burkina Faso’s 300 armored vehicles claim survive the ‘Made in Burkina’ test?

WHAT WE KNOW Can Burkina Faso’s 300 armored vehicles claim survive the ‘Made in Burkina’ test? Burkina Faso has reportedly produced nearly 300 armored vehicles since November 2025, according to…

Senegal and Azerbaijan’s New York memorandum: can a single signature truly reshape Dakar’s diplomatic reach?

Senegal and Azerbaijan have opened a fresh chapter in their bilateral relationship with the signing of a memorandum of understanding in New York. The agreement, which establishes a framework for…

Benin’s port training gamble: will Luxembourg’s €15 million actually reach the workers?

A strategic question hangs over Cotonou’s docks Can a single financing agreement reshape the job prospects of an entire port workforce? That is the question now circulating in Cotonou after…