Author: Ousmane Tandja

The anacarde harvest season is in full swing across Côte d’Ivoire, with the Cotton and Anacarde Council forecasting over 1.3 million tonnes this year. While this represents a steady output compared to previous years, the figure is expected to drop by 200,000 tonnes from the 2025 harvest. Not all regions are facing the same challenges, however. In the northeastern zone of Bounkani, farmers are grappling with a particularly poor yield, a direct consequence of erratic rainfall patterns. Returning from Bouna in the Bounkani region, I spoke with local farmers whose…

The cashew harvest season in Côte d’Ivoire is in full swing, with the Cotton and Cashew Council projecting over 1.3 million tonnes this year. While this output remains robust compared to previous seasons, it marks a decline of 200,000 tonnes from last year’s figures. Some regions, however, are facing significant setbacks, particularly in the Bounkani area of the northeast, where erratic rainfall patterns are wreaking havoc on production. From our correspondent in Bouna Kouamé Ouattara’s 3-hectare cashew plantation has yielded almost nothing this season, leaving him idle. “Three years ago,…

The eagerly awaited BAC 1 2026 results for Togo may be released as early as the first weekend of June, with initial indications pointing to Sunday, June 7, 2026 as a probable date. The grading process has entered its final stages, with examiners putting the finishing touches on score evaluations. While these developments suggest the results could be published soon, the Ministry of Primary, Secondary, and Technical Education has not yet issued an official confirmation. The provisional timeline depends on the final validation by the examination boards, ensuring all procedures…

sawti: a multilingual digital platform revolutionizing political information in Morocco Morocco now has a powerful new tool to bridge the gap between citizens and political information: sawti. This innovative, non-profit digital platform, accessible at www.sawti.info, is transforming how Moroccans—both at home and abroad—interact with the country’s political landscape. The brainchild of two young Moroccan entrepreneurs, Ismaïl Lahlou and Yassine Lahlou Kamal, sawti was created to democratize access to reliable political news and foster greater civic engagement. Designed with inclusivity in mind, the platform targets diverse audiences by offering content in…

After securing a second consecutive Champions League title, Psg is prepared to be a major player in the summer transfer window. The French capital club has identified Yan Diomandé as a top priority following his breakout season with RB Leipzig. Discussions have already commenced between the Parisian side and the representatives of the 19-year-old winger. Psg reached the pinnacle of European football once again last Saturday by defeating Arsenal in the Ligue des champions final. With the trophy secured, the club is now focusing on its recruitment strategy to provide…

Economy Gabon’s financial transparency takes center stage ahead of FMI talks By Editor-in-Chief June 4, 2026 63 No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 — For months, economic circles buzzed with anticipation: an imminent agreement between Gabon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) seemed just around the corner. Yet despite repeated announcements, the deal never materialized. In a rare interview, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema finally shed light on the reasons behind this prolonged delay. Beneath the surface of technical negotiations with the Washington-based institution lies a fundamental question that transcends…