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The security situation in western Niger remains highly volatile. Even as the military administration intensifies efforts to gather public backing for General Abdourahamane Tiani, fresh incursions in the Tillabéri region …
Insecurity persists in Niger’s Tillabéri region amid government public relations campaigns Read More
02 sept. 2026 Télécharger la grille tarifaireThème Switch to dark mode Switch to light mode AIR SÉNÉGAL RENFORCE SA FLOTTE AVEC UN NOUVEAU BOEING 737-800 a-la-une 02 sept. 2026 Air …
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The events of August 29, 2026, at Niamey’s Air Base 101 transcended the usual concerns of jihadist threats. When the central military authority faced a mutiny primarily from its own …
Niamey’s security dilemma: internal strife, foreign protection, and civilian vulnerability Read More
The Senegalese government and teams from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have successfully reached a staff-level agreement for a comprehensive 36-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This crucial …
Senegal secures $2.2 billion IMF agreement for fiscal stability 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
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
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
Abidjan is preparing for a significant event as the 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa campaign officially commences on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This launch coincides with the 10th annual National Cocoa …
Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2027 coffee-cocoa campaign kicks off with new farm-gate prices Read More
President Félix Tshisekedi has unveiled the framework for a national dialogue, a long-standing demand from the opposition, aimed at restoring peace and rebuilding the state. This crucial initiative is set …
Democratic Republic of Congo: charting the path forward with a new national dialogue Read More
Moody’s Ratings officially confirmed a fresh Senegal credit rating downgrade this Friday, lowering the nation’s assessment to Caa2 from its previous Caa1, while maintaining a negative outlook. This significant revision …
Senegal’s credit rating downgraded to caa2: navigating financial challenges with the imf Read More