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Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and current President of the National Assembly, recently shared his definitive perspective on the latest accord between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the …
Ousmane Sonko demands transparency on Senegal’s new IMF agreement Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has paved the way for a significant financial package, making available 2.2 billion dollars to Sénégal. This crucial development comes as the government in Dakar …
Sénégal secures imf financing with debt restructuring commitment Read More
A year has passed since the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, formalized its charter and established its confederation. Yet, questions persistently arise regarding …
The Sahel states alliance: why concrete intervention remains elusive Read More
The official tour of Mr. Jean Pierre HILLAH, the newly appointed Governor for Lions Club International District 403-A2, commenced its inaugural leg in Côte d’Ivoire. On Monday, August 31, 2026, …
Côte d’Ivoire welcomes Lions Club governor for PND 2026-2030 engagement Read More
A growing sentiment among local entrepreneurs engaged in public procurement in Togo is that financial institutions are no longer supporting them. This recurring complaint highlights a significant hurdle for the …
Togo’s public contracts: bridging the gap between banks and businesses Read More
A fragile tranquility has settled over Niamey this Monday, August 31st. Yet, beneath the city’s restored silence, a palpable tension lingers following a weekend of intense upheaval. The capital was …
Niamey’s fragile calm: military discontent persists Read More
Senegal’s institutional showdown: the critical dynamics between Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye The dynamic relationship between the executive and legislative branches in Senegal inevitably raises a crucial question: how …
Senegal’s institutional showdown: the critical dynamics between Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye Read More
Cameroon’s domestic gas market is poised for a significant development with the launch of a competitive tender on September 1, 2026, seeking 60,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). …
Cameroon launches major tender for 60,000 tonnes of LPG Read More