Gabon Explained 2026: Oil, Debt and Life After the Bongos
Gabon explained for Americans: this guide shows who runs the oil and manganese state, what its US$11 billion 2027 budget...
October 7, 2026Topic
Francophone Africa
Senegal Eyes Direct Egypt Flights With Air Cairo
Egypt's Air Cairo plans direct flights to Senegal and offers to train crews at Air Sénégal, a state airline that...
October 4, 2026
Togo’s Former Armed Forces Minister Is on Hunger Strike After a Year Without Trial
Marguerite Gnakade, Togo's former armed forces minister, has been held for a year without trial and has been on hunger...
September 17, 2026
CDC Bénin Backs Enko PME Fund for West African SMEs
Benin’s state deposit institution subscribed units in the Enko PME small-business fund on 11 September. The amount was not disclosed.
September 16, 2026
West African Nation Benin Installs New Senate, Completing Reform
The Benin new Senate, a 25-member upper house, was installed on 30 July 2026, completing a constitutional reform that lengthens...
July 30, 2026
Senegal Insurance Revenue Hits 311 Billion CFA, Second in CIMA Region
Senegal's insurance sector reached 311 billion CFA ($541 million) in 2025, overtaking Cameroon to become the second-largest market in the...
July 27, 2026