Burkina Faso: youth mobilization and the question of militarization
An initiative under scrutiny At first glance, the initiative appears to be a classic civic project. In Burkina Faso, the Mêbo holiday camp brought together
Senegal politics: khadre brotherhood backs ousmane sonko in ndiassane ahead of gamou
In a significant show of support, the influential Khadre brotherhood’s spokesperson, Serigne Khalifa Kounta, publicly endorsed Ousmane Sonko during a visit to Ndiassane. Unwavering backing
Senegal’s new public policy watchdog takes shape under Sonko’s leadership
Senegal is stepping into a new era of parliamentary oversight this week with the official launch of a groundbreaking governance mechanism. On August 26, 2026,
Sénégal politics: heated debate in the national assembly over public funds
National Assembly Roiled by Intense Clash Over Financial Safeguards The National Assembly witnessed a sharp confrontation during a heated session led by deputy Abdou Mbow,
Yaoundé halts sugar firm stake sale amid strategic sector concerns
Cameroon’s government has temporarily frozen the transfer of shares held by France-based agro-industrial group Somdiaa in the Société sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), the country’s leading
Senegal parliament strengthens public policy oversight with new cepp leadership
Senegal’s Parliament establishes powerful new oversight body led by Ousmane Sonko A landmark oversight committee has been launched to systematically assess government policies, marking a
Tchad China grants over 24 billion cfa francs for development projects
BREAKING Tchad secures 24 billion FCFA boost from China for key development projects The government of Tchad has finalized an agreement with China for a
Togo’s land reform challenges amidst structural hurdles
After six decades marked by inconsistent land management practices, the Togolese government is now pursuing a renewed ambition: transforming the land sector into a genuine
Political rivalry between Ousmane Sonko and Aminata Touré in Senegal
Senegal’s political landscape has been shaken by a dramatic shift in the relationship between two prominent figures: Ousmane Sonko and Aminata Touré. Once allies, their
Niger’s 1.9 billion dollar gamble with an unproven company
In a relentless pursuit of nationalist displays and short-term political victories, Nigerien authorities have embarked on a particularly troubling path. By signing an enormous $1.9
Sonko seeks clarity on justice ministry’s lotissement probe
Sonko seeks clarity on justice ministry’s lotissement probe During a plenary session on Thursday, National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko revealed that he had received two
Cameroun gold mining collapse exposes illegal operations
At the heart of East Cameroon, the Betare-Oya mining site has become the epicenter of a growing scandal. The collapse of a makeshift gold mine