Author: Ousmane Tandja

From the scenic Dakar coastline to the historic Gorée island, and stretching from the airport highway to remote rural settlements, thousands of solar-powered streetlights now illuminate the landscape of Sénégal. This specific sector is led by two French firms: Ragni, a family-owned business from the Alpes-Maritimes region, and Fonroche, an SME headquartered in Agen. These organizations are part of a larger group of 340 French companies currently operating within the country. While industry giants like Orange, TotalEnergies, Auchan, and Eiffage have long-standing roots in West Africa and are well-recognized, smaller…

A national landscaping initiative in Burkina Faso is set to transform the urban landscape by creating 80 new green zones, developing 60 roundabouts, and establishing 65 kilometres of vegetated roadways. This ambitious project aims to fundamentally change the appearance and environmental quality of the country’s major cities. Combatting the Sahelian climate with nature In urban centres often plagued by thick dust and stifling heat, the lack of recreational areas has long been a challenge. New developments, such as the green space located beneath the Ouaga 2000 interchange, are designed to…

The space economy is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Côte d’Ivoire’s development strategy, with the nation setting its sights on becoming a continental hub for satellite technologies, geospatial data, and related services. Government officials view this sector as a critical pillar for economic sovereignty and competitiveness, particularly as the country seeks to diversify beyond its traditional agricultural commodities. By harnessing these advanced technologies, Côte d’Ivoire aims to accelerate its economic transformation and strengthen its position on the African stage. Building a thriving Ivorian space ecosystem Côte d’Ivoire is laying…

From September 24 to 26, 2026, the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan will be the stage for the inaugural Africa Space Expo (ASPEX). This major continental gathering is dedicated to the satellite technology sector and the broader space economy. Led by Tidiane Ouattara, a space science expert at the Commission of the African Union and the event’s General Commissioner, ASPEX aims to become the premier African platform for innovation, industrial cooperation, and commercial opportunities. “Space is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity,” stated Tidiane Ouattara. He pointed out…

Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, traditionally viewed primarily as a financial provider, is now actively pursuing a more significant role in bolstering Ivorian economic growth. During a recent engagement with the economic press, attended by AFRIMAG, the leadership of the Ivorian subsidiary of the pan-African banking group articulated its renewed ambition: to precisely measure its tangible impact and provide sustained support to pivotal sectors. Key sectors propelling sustainable growth in Côte d’Ivoire “Beyond mere figures and public relations, our fundamental role involves diagnosing the economies where we operate and establishing a clear…

Dakar 2026: the first olympic event in africa faces immense challenges With fewer than six months until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar, Senegal is under the spotlight. The event, postponed from 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, marks a historic milestone as the first Olympic competition ever held on African soil. Scheduled for October 31 to November 13, 2026, these Games will bring together 2,700 young athletes under the age of 17, competing across 25 sports and 153 events — including disciplines like breaking, skateboarding, and 3×3 basketball.…

While Lomé portrays itself as a regional mediator, a darker undercurrent is surfacing in Western chancelleries. According to diplomatic sources and declassified US intelligence reports, the administration of Faure Gnassingbé allegedly facilitated covert negotiations between Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré and jihadist factions of the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM). The alleged pact? A fragile truce in Burkina Faso in exchange for a coordinated assault on neighboring Mali under Colonel Assimi Goïta. By brokering this alliance between terrorists and rebel groups like the Front de Libération de…