Panafrica News

FMI flags fiscal dominance risks in Morocco’s monetary policy

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Aïcha Abdou

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a comprehensive analysis examining the autonomy of central banks across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Findings indicate a clear correlation between enhanced central bank independence and superior inflation control, along with stronger resilience against macroeconomic disruptions. The study delves into the intricate relationship between fiscal policy and monetary policy, assessing their combined impact on the latter’s effectiveness. To quantify fiscal dominance, the IMF employs a specific metric: the net claims of the banking system on the state, expressed…

Bénin: a citizen-led budget model that’s redefining governance across Africa

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Ousmane Tandja

The Republic of Bénin has just etched its name in gold in the annals of international public governance. The latest findings from the Open Budget Survey have vaulted the country to the top spot in Africa and second place globally for citizen-led budget governance—a historic achievement that crowns a decade of bold reforms. From modest beginnings to global leadership Not all national performances are created equal. Some redefine entire continents. The latest verdict from the International Budget Partnership is exactly that kind of milestone. By elevating Bénin to Africa’s summit…

Political tensions between Sonko and Senegal’s president grow

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Aïcha Abdou

The political rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has now become impossible to ignore. During a press conference held in Dakar, the former Prime Minister detailed the reasons behind his party, Pastef-Les Patriotes, declining to join the new government led by Ahmadou Alamine Mohamed Lô. Major disagreements on national priorities Sonko highlighted significant differences with the administration over key national policies. The most pressing disagreements revolve around judicial reform, financial accountability, and the renegotiation of economic contracts that many believe unfairly burden Senegal. Public debt management has…

Strategic return of France Gabon relations

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Aïcha Abdou

Politics France–Gabon: rebuilding a strategic partnership By Editor-in-ChiefJune 4, 202681No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 – The state visit President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema will undertake to France on July 20 represents far more than a routine diplomatic engagement. During his recent interview with a major international broadcaster, he framed this trip as a defining moment in reshaping Gabon’s ties with Paris amid shifting geopolitical tides across Central Africa and the continent. While neighboring nations reassess their relationships with former colonial powers, Gabon is charting a distinct course. President Oligui…

Un média nigérien salue la diplomatie d’action du Président Tebboune

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Ousmane Tandja

Algérie/Niger Un média nigérien salue la diplomatie d’action du Président Tebboune jeudi 04 juin 2026 12:20 NIAMEY – Un média nigérien a salué la diplomatie d’action du président de la République, M. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, mettant en avant les résultats concrets enregistrés dans le cadre du renforcement de la coopération entre l’Algérie et le Niger, notamment dans les domaines énergétique et pétrolier. Algérie Niger Articles connexes By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

Niamey airport demolitions target illegal structures amid rising jihadist threats

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Aïcha Abdou

The bustling neighborhood of Kobontafa, just minutes from Niamey’s international airport, is a scene of frantic activity as residents rush to dismantle their own homes. Roofs, doors, and windows are being stripped away in a desperate scramble ahead of imminent demolitions ordered by authorities to clear what they call an illegal occupation of the airport’s perimeter. The crackdown follows a January 29 attack on the Diori Hamani International Airport and a nearby drone base, which left the nation’s security apparatus exposed. Investigations revealed that attackers had exploited unregulated settlements on…

Mali and the World Bank collaborate to revitalize the national education system

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Ousmane Tandja

The government of Mali and the World Bank are entering a fresh stage of collaboration to bolster the nation’s educational infrastructure. This move addresses the severe hurdles caused by regional instability, mass displacements, and chronic funding gaps that have hindered the sector. Strengthening human capital in Bamako On June 1, Amadou Sy Savané, the Minister of National Education, met with a World Bank delegation led by Awa Cissé Wagué in Bamako. Their discussions centered on upcoming initiatives designed to boost human capital and elevate the standards of schooling across the…

Expert warns Gabon’s president against partisan hijacking of mandate

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Aïcha Abdou

After months of silence, political figure Dieudonné Minlama Mintogo has broken his silence with a pointed warning to Gabon’s new leadership. In a candid interview, the former 2016 presidential candidate cautions that the greatest threat facing the country’s Fifth Republic isn’t economic stagnation or institutional instability — it’s the political risk of reducing President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s sweeping popular mandate into a tool for partisan gain. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Mali offers rewards for capture of top jihadist leaders

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Ousmane Tandja

Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and Mali’s former diplomat, now leads the JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims), an alliance formed in 2017. Recognized as the most wanted figure in the Sahel, Ag Ghaly faces sanctions from the United Nations. He is also listed as a terrorist by the United States and holds an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Malian government is confronting an escalating security crisis following unprecedented coordinated attacks on April 25 and…

Mali offers rewards for key jihadist and rebel leaders

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Ousmane Tandja

Mali intensifies hunt for terror network leaders with bounties The Malian government has escalated its efforts to dismantle militant networks operating within its borders by announcing substantial financial rewards for the capture or elimination of top jihadist and rebel commanders. Among those targeted is Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and diplomat who now leads the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), formed in 2017. Ag Ghaly stands as the most wanted figure across the Sahel region, facing United Nations sanctions, inclusion on the U.S. terrorist list,…

Mali offers rewards for key jihadist and rebel leaders after deadly attacks

June 4, 2026September 25, 2026 Aïcha Abdou

Once a Tuareg insurgent and later a Malian diplomat, Iyad Ag Ghaly now leads the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an alliance formed in 2017 that has become the most formidable jihadist threat in the Sahel. His name tops international terror watchlists, including those of the United Nations, the United States, and the International Criminal Court. The latter has issued an arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Malian government faces its most severe security crisis in years following coordinated jihadist attacks on April…