Uncovering Cameroon’s untapped billions from development loans
Omer Mbadi Special correspondent in Cameroon World Bank African Development Bank Millions in development funds
Analyses
Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré grapples with the solitude of power
The age-old trap of leadership—where military figures ascending to power confuse rhetorical strength with ground
Burkina Faso’s military junta grappling with deep internal divisions
The bold rhetoric from Captain Ibrahim Traoré—”If someone screws up, I’ll crush them without hesitation”—hides
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger bid for 2032 Afcon amid persistent insecurity
Three Sahel nations unite for Afcon 2032 bid The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and
Gaskindé: the unresolved mystery behind Burkina Faso’s pivotal ambush
The rise of Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso cannot be understood without revisiting a
Benin prioritises climate resilience and inclusive growth in 2027 budget strategy
The Republic of Benin is advancing its public policy framework by embedding climate resilience, gender
Burkina Faso: Traoré’s military ascent sparks debate on legitimacy and governance
The recent statements by Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso have intensified discussions regarding the
Burkina Faso turns to India to sell raw cotton amid industrialization struggles
Facing challenges in processing its own cotton output, Burkina Faso is now looking beyond its
Togo: why the secrecy surrounding foreign military forces raises concerns
In any functioning democracy, questions about national defense are handled with a degree of confidentiality.
Burkina Faso’s elusive security: a nation’s shifting priorities
There was a time when Burkina Faso garnered more attention for its relative stability than
Senegal’s debt challenge under political pressure
Senegal’s public debt management has evolved beyond mere accounting concerns. It now sits at the
Senegal’s debt challenge amid political cycles and economic reforms
The Senegalese public debt debate has evolved beyond mere accounting concerns, now entangled in the