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While Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s official communications consistently denounce ECOWAS, frequently portraying it as subservient to Western powers, the financial realities present a distinctly different narrative. Beyond political denunciations, the evidence …
Burkina Faso’s economic reliance on ECOWAS: a contrast to official rhetoric Read More
KPALIMÉ, 18 August 2026 — The Kloto 1 Municipal Council is accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local elected officials approved a remarkable budget supplement …
Kloto 1 municipality approves record development budget for 2026 Read More
Despite parliamentary approval for the asset declaration bill, the debate remains open, with the president’s call for a national referendum sparking new questions across Senegal. A significant stride towards greater …
Senegal’s asset declaration law faces referendum amid political debate Read More
The stern hand of military justice has once again made its presence felt. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely recognized as Ras Bath, and the influential personality Rokia Doumbia, known to many …
Mali: the condemnation of ras bath and rose « la vie chère » signals a crackdown on free speech Read More
The recent detention of two French nationals in northern Togo has cast a stark light on the troubling direction of governance in the country. Charged on Monday after several days …
Togo’s controversial leadership reshuffle: Gnassingbé’s enduring political dominance Read More
As Gabon commemorated its 66th Independence Day, Joachim Mbatchi Pambou, President of the Forum for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) and a former presidential candidate in August 2023, released …
A national consolidation pact for Gabon: mbatchi pambou’s call for unity Read More
As the Sahel region grapples with a bloody surge in human rights violations across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States is poised to take decisive action. In the …
Washington urges action as Sahel faces escalating human rights crisis Read More
After a month of relative calm, the political landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again fraught with tension. An ultimatum issued to President Félix Tshisekedi, demanding …
Democratic Republic of Congo: political tensions resurface as opposition calls for protests Read More
In Chad, scrutiny intensifies over Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s declared sovereigntist principles. A recent high-profile engagement saw him in Ouagadougou, met by Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Ibrahim Traoré on February …
Mahamat idriss déby itno’s sovereigntist stance in Chad under scrutiny Read More
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Fenerbahçe and lyon set for champions league qualifier showdown Read More
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Côte d’Ivoire sets new price benchmark for shea nut industry Read More
Recent reports highlighting Bénin’s public debt reaching 9,122.2 billion CFA francs have sparked concerns about potential over-indebtedness. However, a closer examination of the country’s macroeconomic indicators reveals a balanced financial …
Benin public debt levels remain sustainable despite rising figures Read More