The autonomous district of Abidjan has intensified its urban renewal drive with the demolition of the Zimbabwe district in Vridi-3, executed on June 2. The operation targeted a 28-hectare area long occupied by a close-knit fishing community situated near the Port of Abidjan. Thousands of residents were forcibly evicted within hours, sparking widespread criticism over […]
The spread of disease is accelerating across the region. Since the middle of September, Mali has been grappling with a sudden spike in diphtheria cases. This preventable infection is thriving due to a weakened medical infrastructure, chronic supply deficits, and increasingly restricted humanitarian corridors. According to recent Sahel analysis English reports, the situation remains critical […]
The sovereign credit rating assigned to Chad by S&P on March 16—maintaining the country at «B-» with a stable outlook—effectively validates the strategy behind the «Tchad Connexion 2030» National Development Plan. This decision underscores the agency’s confidence in the country’s economic momentum, driven by robust growth, moderate debt levels, and sustained support from international partners, […]