Author: Ousmane Tandja

Afrique Mali’s ambitious economic growth strategy targets 2029 The West African nation of Mali has unveiled its economic ambitions for the coming three years. Bamako, Mali During a recent Council of Ministers meeting, the Malian government officially adopted its Multi-Year Budgetary and Economic Programming Document (DPBEP) for 2027-2029. This strategic framework projects an average real economic growth rate of 6.5% throughout the specified period. This optimistic trajectory is underpinned by several crucial elements. These include a projected gradual improvement in the nation’s security landscape, the continued implementation of key reforms…

Authorities in Borno State, located in Nigeria’s northeast, have confirmed that close to 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have successfully rejoined society. This significant reintegration is part of a government-backed program for reinsertion and deradicalization, strategically designed to encourage defections from insurgent groups. This announcement coincided with the graduation of 720 ex-combatants from a reinsertion center in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. The ceremony was attended by various representatives from the state government. With the inclusion of this most recent group, the total number of former insurgents successfully reintegrated…

Gabon Restructures SEEG Utility to Improve Electricity and Water Services LinkedIn X Email Print Save Gabon announces a sweeping restructuring of SEEG, the national water and electricity operator, aiming to separate its activities and address governance failures driving blackouts in Libreville. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

The summer transfer window officially commenced, marking a period of intense activity for top clubs. Real Madrid has already made moves, notably announcing the acquisition of Marc Cucurella, with further signings anticipated. However, attention is also turning to potential departures from the Santiago Bernabéu, particularly regarding French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. Speculation suggests he could be on his way out once the World Cup concludes. The future of Aurélien Tchouaméni at Real Madrid is a subject of considerable discussion. Having joined the club in the summer of 2022 from AS Monaco,…

On June 15, 2026, Rwandan President Paul Kagame embarked on a pivotal working visit to Lomé. His arrival in the Togolese capital transcends mere diplomatic protocol, signaling a crucial moment for the continent’s economic future. President Kagame engaged in discussions with his Togolese counterpart, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, amidst Africa’s ongoing drive to establish a unified civil aviation space, a key component of the broader African economy today. Lomé summit: kagame and gnassingbé steer african aviation market integration This high-level visit strategically coincides with the African Air Transport Convention and…