Behind the grid: how systemic gaps leave northern Niger in perpetual darkness and thirst
From promises to blackouts: the unmet needs of northern Niger under Tiani The official narrative out of Niamey often speaks of progress and expanding energy capacity. Yet in the northern reaches of Niger, particularly around Agadez, Arlit, and Tchirozérine, the reality is far grimmer. For two months and counting, families have grappled not just with […]
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Behind the Air Sénégal smuggling probe: what really happens when crew become couriers
What began as a routine internal disciplinary matter has evolved into a full-blown international investigation touching the highest levels of Air Sénégal. Behind the scenes, the case reveals a complex web of informal commerce, personal networks, and security gaps that allowed illicit cargo to move through one of West Africa’s most strategic airlines. At the […]
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Inside Senegal’s local elections standoff: why time has become Diomaye Faye’s silent adversary
Published today at 06:58 Reading time: 5 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Marième Soumaré Journalist at Jeune Afrique, specialist on Senegal Pastef Local elections in Senegal Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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Inside Senegal’s budget standoff: the constitutional mechanics behind Ousmane Sonko’s showdown with Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Inside Senegal’s budget standoff: the constitutional mechanics behind Ousmane Sonko’s showdown with Bassirou Diomaye Faye Behind the scenes of Senegal’s 2026 budget battle, the real story is not just about numbers but about a fragile institutional balance. Ousmane Sonko, as the new president of the National Assembly, wields constitutional tools that could reshape or even […]
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Senegal’s December 2, 2026: the hidden dynamics behind the dissolution countdown
Senegal’s December 2, 2026: the hidden dynamics behind the dissolution countdown Starting December 2, 2026, Senegal’s president will gain the power to dissolve the National Assembly after losing his majority to Pastef. This moment is the culmination of behind-the-scenes maneuvering and shifting alliances that have reshaped the country’s political landscape. In just over two months, […]
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Senegal’s 2026 budget revision: the fiscal mechanics behind a halved growth forecast
When Senegal’s revised 2026 finance bill reached the National Assembly on 18 September 2026, it did more than adjust a few budget lines. It laid bare the arithmetic of a state that had been planning for revenues it could not collect. Expected growth has been pulled down from 5% to 2.7% — a gap wide […]
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Senegal’s 2026 revised budget: behind the deficit surge and the Pastef vote dilemma
Premium article Senegal’s 2026 revised budget: behind the deficit surge and the Pastef vote dilemma The 2026 revised finance bill, now under parliamentary scrutiny, has pushed the budget deficit to 1,735.2 billion FCFA, jeopardizing investment plans and deepening political tensions for the Pastef majority, which must take a stance on this critical issue. The text […]
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Behind Benin’s $544,000 UNAIDS pledge: how a bold investment redefines its HIV strategy
The Human Cost of Political Courage: Why Benin’s UNAIDS Contribution Matters New York, September 2026 — As geopolitical tensions tightened their grip on global health funding, the Government of Benin made a statement that echoed far beyond its borders. Against a backdrop of shrinking international aid and donor fatigue, the country committed €544,042 to UNAIDS […]
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Behind Burkina Faso’s 300 armored vehicles: the untold story of recycled Casspirs and a manufactured narrative
WHAT WE KNOW Behind Burkina Faso’s 300 armored vehicles: the untold story of recycled Casspirs and a manufactured narrative Ibrahim Traoré claims Burkina Faso has built nearly 300 armored vehicles since November 2025 through Faso Armored, a Burkinabè company whose facilities remain undisclosed. But a high-ranking military source reveals a different reality: old Casspirs were […]
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Senegal-Azerbaijan memorandum: the strategic logic behind a quiet diplomatic opening
Senegal and Azerbaijan opened a fresh chapter in their bilateral relationship in New York, where the two governments signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for regular political consultations. The signing was announced on Friday evening by the Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, and it took place on the margins […]
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Behind Luxembourg’s 9.8 billion FCFA port training pledge to Benin: what the fine print reveals
Behind Luxembourg’s 9.8 billion FCFA port training pledge to Benin: what the fine print reveals The CAP-PORT protocol targets young people and women aged 18 to 35, low-skilled workers and existing port employees. Yet the timeline, the number of beneficiaries and the actual disbursement schedule remain undefined — a closer look at what the deal […]
Read MoreThe real fault lines behind Nourane Foster’s PCRN exit in Cameroon
Inside the break: what Nourane Foster’s letter reveals about the PCRN’s internal strains Nourane Foster is no longer a member of the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN). The member of parliament for Wouri-East formalised her departure in a resignation letter addressed to party president Cabral Libii, ending her membership with immediate effect. The move […]
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