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In a groundbreaking move for West African finance, Swami Agri, an agro-industrial subsidiary of the Indian group Senegindia, has launched a 30 billion FCFA green bond on the UEMOA regional financial market. This marks the first-ever Agri Green Bond issued in the area, traditionally dominated by sovereign debt. a new era for sustainable agriculture financing […]
Senegalese farmer empowering women through agroecology In the heart of Casamance, a region in southern Senegal, a quiet revolution is unfolding. For over three decades, Mariama Sonko has been championing the economic independence of rural women through sustainable agriculture. This 59-year-old farmer, born into a peasant family, now leads Nous sommes la solution, a pan-African […]
In a bold strategic move, the Collective for the Defense of the Revolution (CODES) has officially merged with Pastef-Les Patriotes, the political party led by Ousmane Sonko. This decision comes at a critical juncture, as the organization warns that the Social Transformation Project, a cornerstone of Sonko’s political agenda, is under severe threat. According to […]
Orange Bank Africa, a fully digital bank headquartered in Abidjan, has finalized two strategic partnership agreements with Côte d’Ivoire’s Société de garantie des crédits aux petites et moyennes entreprises (SGPME), a state-backed initiative designed to ease credit access for small and medium-sized businesses. The agreements will unlock up to 17 billion FCFA in financing for […]
Discussions are underway regarding potential US military strikes in Mali, though no final decision has been made. The administration of former President Donald Trump is weighing the possibility of expanding its military operations to include Mali, where a powerful Al-Qaïda-affiliated group operates. According to recent deliberations, Washington is considering targeted strikes against the Jama’at Nusrat […]
In a bold move that has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape, Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam, the newly appointed Director-General of the Senegalese Shippers Council (COSEC), has publicly reaffirmed her unwavering loyalty to Ousmane Sonko. This declaration comes at a time when Senegal is grappling with intense political turbulence, particularly between Sonko’s Pastef party and President […]
In a significant development in Yaoundé, Cameroonian law enforcement has taken into custody an individual who has long maintained a controversial public persona as the eldest son of President Paul Biya. The arrest follows an extensive manhunt initiated months earlier, prompted by serious allegations including identity fraud, defamation, and cyber-related offenses. Georges-Gilbert Baongla, whose name […]
Serigne Mboup urges Diomaye Faye and Sonko to preserve their alliance The businessman and political figure expressed deep concern over the growing rift between the two former allies, stressing his unwavering support for Ousmane Sonko during the recent legislative elections. Tensions at the highest levels of government between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former […]
The recent allegations of torture and summary executions targeting Malian soldiers captured in the country’s northern regions have sparked widespread outrage, prompting the United Nations to demand an independent investigation. Amid these suspected violations of international humanitarian law and the escalating violence involving the Malian army, Russian instructors, and armed groups, the transitional government has […]
Three years after General Abdourahamane Tiani led the overthrow of elected President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger faces a deepening crisis marked by systemic human rights violations, political repression, and growing international isolation. A scathing report by Human Rights Watch highlights the accelerated erosion of democratic institutions under the National Council for the Salvation of the Homeland […]
The French multinational Veolia and Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior have reignited negotiations for the Rabat desalination plant, a critical infrastructure project with an annual capacity of 300 million cubic meters. Backed by the Élysée, the initiative regains momentum after months of stalled discussions. Key details of the desalination project The proposed plant aims to […]
Mali and Morocco elevate strategic partnership in Bamako The fourth session of the Great Joint Commission for Cooperation between Mali and Morocco is set to kick off in Bamako from July 21 to 24, 2026. This high-level meeting marks a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, bringing together government officials, sector experts, and business leaders to […]