Mehdi Ba Senegal specialist reporter Pastef Senegal’s hidden debt Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Navigating political power: Faye’s legislative independence questioned The recent political shifts in Dakar have sparked intense debate over whether President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can assert full legislative authority without the backing of his party, the Pastef movement. As the head of […]
How can university research better align with the nation’s evolving needs? This critical question brought together leaders of Togo’s UNESCO academic chairs on July 9, 2026, in Lomé. Organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the meeting provided an opportunity to assess ongoing initiatives and chart a new strategic path to enhance […]
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 – The World Bank has officially approved a substantial financial package for Burkina Faso. This includes a credit of 142 million euros (approximately 150 million US dollars) from the International Development Association (IDA)* and an additional grant of 17 million US dollars from the Global Financing Facility (GFF). These funds are […]