Togo’s latest infrastructure overhaul: a financial labyrinth in the making The announcement of Togo’s new road governance structure—featuring the Agence de Gestion des Routes (AGEROUTE) and the Société Nationale de Financement Routier (SONAFIR)—arrived with all the subtlety of a political maneuver. Touted as a bold leap toward modernizing the nation’s transport sector, this institutional reshuffle […]
International •Afrique Senegal’s democratic backsliding under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Jean-Yves Camus Opinion writer Premium Subscriber-only content 3-minute read Share Share Since the enactment of Senegal’s anti-homosexuality law, the nation has witnessed a dramatic shift in its political landscape. Years of growing polarization have culminated under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose administration increasingly embraces authoritarianism […]
solar energy powers healthcare in Niafounké, northern Mali In the Tombouctou region of northern Mali, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has equipped Niafounké Hospital with a cutting-edge solar power system. This renewable energy initiative enhances the facility’s self-sufficiency while ensuring uninterrupted medical care in a zone plagued by isolation and insecurity. transforming hospital operations with clean […]