Côte d’Ivoire hosts Lions Club International Governor to bolster national development

Mr. Jean Pierre HILLAH, the newly appointed Governor of Lions Club International District 403-A2, commenced his official regional tour across the four nations within his district, making Côte d’Ivoire his…

Togo’s public contracts: unlocking banking finance through shared risk

“Banks are no longer supporting us.” This recurring lament from local entrepreneurs engaged in public contracts in Togo highlights a significant hurdle for the nation’s private sector. Small and medium-sized…

Niamey’s quiet streets belie deep military discontent in Niger

A fragile calm settled over Niamey on Monday, August 31st. Yet, beneath the city’s quieted thoroughfares, a palpable tension lingered within the Nigerien capital, following a weekend of extraordinary intensity…

Niger: Tiani’s regime confronts internal challenge three years after seizing power

Following a recent attempted coup on August 29, the Nigerien leadership appears more vulnerable than ever. The direct involvement of Russian forces and announced military backing from Algeria stand in…

Senegal’s political crossroads: the institutional friction between Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye

The dynamic between the legislative and executive branches in Senegal inevitably raises a critical question: to what extent can parliamentary power influence the decisions of the President of the Republic?…

Cameroon launches major tender for 60,000 tonnes of domestic gas

The **domestic gas market in Cameroon** is set to enter a new phase with the announcement of a competitive tender on September 1, 2026, for 60,000 metric tonnes of liquefied…

Niger’s struggle: how enduring democracy overcomes the cycle of military coups

For over five decades, Niger’s political landscape has been trapped in a relentless cycle of turmoil. From the downfall of Hamani Diori in 1974 to the gunfire that erupted in…

Togo’s president faure gnassingbé forges new diplomatic ties in eurasia at sco summit

President Faure Gnassingbé, leading the Togolese Council, expressed his appreciation on Monday for the warm reception extended to him in Bishkek by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The Togolese head of…

Cameroon’s electoral challenge: boosting voter registration for future polls

Politique Cameroon’s electoral challenge: boosting voter registration for future polls A recent political commentary shed light on the critical issue of voter registration in Cameroon, emphasizing the need for enhanced…

Niamey’s ultimate betrayal: how tiani’s sovereignism turned to high treason

The governing authority in Niamey has unequivocally crossed a threshold of political cynicism from which there is no return. While the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP)…

Niamey’s tremors: a warning for Ibrahim Traoré and Faure Gnassingbé

The recent upheaval in Niamey sends a clear message far beyond Niger’s borders. Heavy gunfire and the palpable tensions that rattled General Abdourahamane Tiani’s authority have exposed a fragility official…

Côte d’Ivoire unveils new farm-gate prices for 2026-2027 coffee-cocoa campaign

Abidjan, August 31, 2026 – The highly anticipated 2026-2027 coffee-cocoa campaign is set to officially commence on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant launch coincides with the 10th annual National…