Bahrain: the infrastructure revolution consecrates the archipelago as a logistics giant of the Gulf
The policy of major works asserted itself as the driving force behind Bahrain’s territorial power. The head of government is shaping the geopolitical destiny of the archipelago by transforming its geographical position into a global logistics hub.…
Burkina Faso: Launch of the development of 50,000 hectares of irrigated areas at a cost of 254.79 billion CFA francs
Burkina Faso is embarking on a race against the climate. On October 20, 2026, in Niaogho, in the Nakambé region, Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo launched the development of an additional 50,000 hectares of irrigated perimeters, at a total…
Bahrain – Africa: Discreet but methodical economic diplomacy
While attention is often focused on the major powers of the Gulf, Bahrain is patiently building a network of trade and development cooperation with the African continent. Behind this strategy is one man: Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad…
Congo: Brazzaville prepares to abolish visas for African nationals
The Republic of Congo is preparing to relax access to its territory for African nationals. The Council of Ministers approved a draft law abolishing the entry visa requirement for citizens of mainland states, with entry into force scheduled for January 1,…
Burkina Faso: Public-private partnerships at the heart of the investment strategy
Burkina Faso is increasingly relying on public-private partnerships (PPPs) to finance and deliver its major infrastructure projects. This approach aims to speed up the construction of roads, power plants, and water facilities while limiting direct…
Togo: Moses Vilakati electroshock to wean ECOWAS from imports
While the great speeches on regional integration occupy the stage, a numerical reality reminds us of the harshness of the facts: 936 billion CFA francs. That is 1.6 billion dollars. This is the staggering cheque that Togo signs every year to bring in its…
Senegal: Washington wants to speed up debt restructuring to prove the effectiveness of the G20 mechanism
The United States wants Senegal’s debt restructuring to be completed in less than a year. This objective was put forward at the end of last week by Erin Browne, US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, on the sidelines of…
Bahrain: Senior civil service is modernizing to keep pace with female inclusion
The emancipation of women and their access to decision-making positions is the driving force behind the modernization of the state under the leadership of Prime Minister and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The head of government places…
From tractors to textbooks: How Burkina Faso is testing a new model of Sovereignty
Amid the rapid geopolitical shifts unfolding in the African Sahel, writer and political analyst Benameur Bekki, an expert on African affairs sheds light on the current Burkinabe experience in his new documentary-style book: Ibrahim Traoré: Symbol of…
ESA / ECOWAS: Focus on a new chapter of dialogue in Dakar
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) officially launched the reconstruction of their relations on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Dakar. After a long period of tension and rupture, this meeting…
Burkina Faso: Cultural diplomacy is being strengthened by the requirement to keep overseas missions informed
The Ministry in charge of culture published a reminder note on its Facebook page this Friday, October 16, 2026. The note refers to a press release dated October 20, 2025, which stipulates that “all artists and cultural professionals are henceforth…
Kenya: Foreign minister calls for greater coordination between defense and foreign policy
The Kenya National Defense College (NDC) welcomed, on October 14, 2026, the First Secretary of the Cabinet and Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, for a conference for the participants of the 29th promotion. This…
Ibrahim Traoré: Revolution, Sovereignty, and National Capacity – Leadership and Service to the People of Burkina Faso
Writer and political analyst Beki Ben Ameur has recently released a comprehensive documentary work titled « Ibrahim Traoré: Symbol of Revolution and Sovereignty — Life, Leadership, and Service to a Nation. » The book tracks through facts, figures, and…
Togo: Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé’s technological gamble on Chinese soil
The economic vision of Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé is taking on a new dimension through industrial diplomacy. On an official visit to China, the President of the Council wants to transform the country’s economic structure through a strengthened alliance…
Sudan/ Prime Minister, in a letter to the UN and security council, demands urgent international action to stop Egyptian attacks on civilians inside Sudan
NYALA — Press Office The Prime Minister of the Transitional Peace Government, Mr. Mohamed Hassan Osman El-Taishi, submitted an urgent official letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the UN Security Council, the Human Rights Council, and…
The third option: Ending Sudan’s war without handing victory to the Generals or the RSF
Sudan at a Crossroads From Waiting for a Military Victory to Building a Civilian Path to Save the State After more than three years of war in Sudan, the most important question is no longer: Who will win militarily? It is: How can Sudanese people stop…
No military solution: How Sudan’s civilians can break the cycle of war
Sudan at a Crossroads From Waiting for a Military Victory to Building a Civilian Path to Save the State After more than three years of war in Sudan, the most important question is no longer: Who will win militarily? It is: How can Sudanese people stop…
United Arab Emirates: the fair free trade alliance that frees Kenyan trade
For the past 100 years, trade treaties between Europe and Africa have imposed an asymmetrical scheme. Tariff rules block local processing of products and relegate African countries to the role of exporters of raw materials. The UAE is breaking this…
Bahrain: Mazaya program puts social welfare at the heart of the modern state
Social action finds a major concretization in the housing policy led by the Prime Minister and Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The head of government places the dignity of families and the raising of living standards at the center of national…
Sudan: Government of National Accord Advocates Inclusive Peace in the Face of Unilateral Moves
The Government of National Accord is discussing support for peace efforts in the Sudan with the IGAD representative to the Committee of Five Mediation Mechanisms. A high-level meeting was held in Nairobi, Kenya, between a delegation of the Government of…