Author: sahelinsider

The Côte d’Ivoire stands out as one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing economies, and the government is eager to showcase its progress. Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Trade, Industry, and SME Promotion, delivered a detailed account of economic policies implemented over recent years in Abidjan. This presentation, both educational and strategic, aims to reinforce the narrative of […]

Gabon’s mining sector is poised for a historic shift as French industrial giant Eramet commits to significantly boosting local manganese processing. Under a landmark agreement signed in Paris, Eramet and its subsidiary Comilog have pledged to ramp up onshore transformation capacity to 700,000 tonnes annually by 2031. The signing ceremony, held at the Élysée Palace, […]

Ivorian opposition leaders walk free after nine months behind bars Following a tense presidential election year in 2025, Côte d’Ivoire saw dozens of opposition figures detained nationwide. Six local leaders from the main Ivorian opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), regained their freedom on Monday after spending nine months in detention, as […]

Morocco’s economic resilience and growth trajectory in 2025 Bank Al-Maghrib’s annual report reveals Morocco’s robust economic performance in 2025, with 4.9% GDP growth and controlled inflation despite global uncertainties. His Majesty King Mohammed VI received Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the Royal Palace in Tetouan earlier this week to review the central bank’s […]

Senegal reverses stance to endorse UN candidacy of former president Macky Sall Senegal has officially endorsed the United Nations candidacy of its former president Macky Sall, marking a significant shift in its position just days after a meeting in Dakar between the former leader and current president Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The West African nation had […]

Targets were established under the Country Strategic Options Programme (COSOP) for 2019–2026. A joint workshop organized by the Government of Cameroon and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) convened in Yaoundé on 16 July 2026. The event reviewed the outcomes of the 2019–2026 COSOP and laid the groundwork for the next phase, COSOP 2027–2032. […]

The Senegalese capital has seen a sharp increase in police checks targeting foreigners, raising questions among civil society groups and foreign residents. Within eight days, authorities conducted 490 inspections, resulting in 36 cases being referred to the public prosecutor for irregular stay violations. These operations, framed as routine administrative verifications, have sparked growing unease about […]