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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
For over fifty years, Niger’s political narrative has been a cycle of recurring instability. From the overthrow of Hamani Diori in 1974 to the recent disturbances in Niamey on August …
Niger’s enduring quest for stability: why democracy, not coups, offers true salvation Read More
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo recently acknowledged the warm reception extended to him in Bishkek by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The Togolese leader is currently attending the 26th Summit of …
Togo’s faure gnassingbé expands diplomatic horizons in eurasia at bishkek summit Read More
Politique Cameroun : prendre des mesures incitatives pour booster les inscriptions sur les listes électorales Dans son éditorial politique du 31 août 2026, dont la version audio a été diffusée …
Cameroun : prendre des mesures incitatives pour booster les inscriptions sur les listes électorales Read More
The government in Niamey has crossed a critical threshold, exposing an alarming degree of political duplicity. The Conseil national pour la sauvegarde de la patrie (CNSP) staked its entire legitimacy …
the Niger coup: how tiani’s claimed sovereignty crumbled into treason in Niamey Read More
The profound tremors that recently rattled Niamey echo far beyond Niger’s borders. The heavy gunfire and intense tensions that destabilized General Abdourahamane Tiani’s authority have exposed a vulnerability his official …
Niamey’s shockwaves: a coup warning for Burkina Faso and Togo leaders 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
In the intricate tapestry of West African geopolitics, a familiar pattern often emerges: those who sow discord frequently find themselves reaping its bitter fruits. While regional chancelleries remained focused on …
Tiani faces internal unrest after alleged role in Benin destabilization 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