Côte d’Ivoire’s coffee-cocoa campaign 2026-2027: new farmgate prices announced

Ousmane Tandja

Abidjan is set to host the official launch of the 2026-2027 coffee-cocoa campaign on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event coincides with the 10th edition of the National Cocoa and Chocolate Days (JNCC), taking place at the Abidjan Exhibition Park, where crucial farmgate prices will be unveiled.   The eagerly awaited new prices are scheduled to be announced by Vice-President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, acting on behalf of the President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara.   Reflecting on previous periods, the main campaign for 2025-2026, which spanned from October 2025…

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Democratic Republic of Congo: expectations for the new national dialogue

Aïcha Abdou

President Félix Tshisekedi has unveiled the framework for a new national dialogue, a long-awaited initiative advocated by the opposition to re-establish peace and rebuild the state in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This crucial process is slated to commence across all 26 provinces before converging in Kinshasa, with a maximum duration of three months. Participation is broad, encompassing the ruling majority, opposition factions, civil society organizations, religious denominations, and diverse segments of the population. However, groups actively engaged in armed conflict will be excluded from these discussions. A fundamental question…

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China’s growing military footprint in Gabon raises strategic questions

Ousmane Tandja

Military collaboration between China and Gabon is entering a new phase with the recent arrival of a Chinese defense attaché in Libreville. This development unfolds amidst several sensitive infrastructure projects, including a potential naval base in Port-Gentil, plans for new barracks, and officer training programs. These initiatives collectively outline a strategic partnership whose full scope remains somewhat discreet. While many of these undertakings are still in the planning stages, Beijing’s influence within Gabon’s defense apparatus has been steadily expanding over recent years. A Chinese military presence with deep roots The…

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Senegalese minister abdourahmane diouf reignites feud with ousmane sonko over special credits bill

Ousmane Tandja

Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf asserts that Ousmane Sonko’s recent visits to religious centers directly contradict the actual content of the legislation presented to Parliament. He strongly emphasizes, “What he is proposing in the National Assembly bears no resemblance to the narratives he shared with our religious leaders,” condemning this as a “profound moral issue.” A fresh chapter has unfolded in the ongoing debate surrounding the reform of special credits, a key topic in current African politics. Dr. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, who serves as the Minister of Petroleum and the Deputy…

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Senegal’s financial standing faces new hurdles as moody’s lowers credit rating

Ousmane Tandja

Moody’s Ratings recently confirmed a further downgrade of Senegal’s credit rating, moving it to Caa2 from the previous Caa1, while maintaining a negative outlook. This adjustment impacts the nation’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings, alongside its senior unsecured foreign currency notes. The short-term rating remains affirmed at “Not Prime.” This significant shift in Senegal credit rating occurs as a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently in Dakar, from August 19 to September 1, engaged in negotiations with authorities to finalize a new financial program. This…

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Internal dissent: a military challenge to the Tiani regime in Niger

Ousmane Tandja

The profound incident of Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be simply rationalized by official narratives or mischaracterized as mere “revolutionary zeal” among troops. The coordinated assault by military factions on Air Base 101 and several critical installations within the capital marks an exceptionally grave rupture in the regime’s recent history. The government itself confirmed that a contingent of soldiers had apprehended some of their colleagues before initiating hostilities against vital strategic points. The magnitude of this event far transcends the scope of a mere “dissatisfaction.” When military dissent…

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Senegal’s sovereign rating downgraded amidst political ‘fratricidal war’

Ousmane Tandja

The credit rating agency Moody’s recently lowered Senegal’s sovereign rating, moving it from Caa1 to Caa2 on August 28, 2026. This adjustment reflects significant refinancing pressures and the ongoing absence of a formal program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, for Member of Parliament Thierno Alassane Sall, who also leads the République des Valeurs (RV) political party, this economic downturn is directly attributable to what he terms the “irresponsible fratricidal war” between President Diomaye Faye and his former mentor, Ousmane Sonko. Sall articulated his concerns, stating, “Without surprise, Senegal’s…

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Prévention des conflits en Afrique : Paul Biya se fait représenter à la session de l’UA à Luanda

Aïcha Abdou

Politique Prévention des conflits en Afrique : Paul Biya se fait représenter à la session de l’UA à Luanda Le président Paul Biya a dépêché le Premier ministre Joseph Dion Ngute à Luanda pour assister à la 21ᵉ session extraordinaire de la Conférence des […] Marturin ATCHA |30 août 2026|2 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google Résumer Ecouter Commenter Publicité Le président Paul Biya a dépêché le Premier ministre Joseph Dion Ngute à Luanda pour assister à la 21ᵉ session extraordinaire de la Conférence des chefs d’État…

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Monaco vs marseille: where to watch the highly anticipated ligue 1 clash

Ousmane Tandja

Actualités Vidéos Calendrier/Résultats Classement Buteurs Passeurs Transferts Monaco – Marseille : sur quelle chaîne TV et à quelle heure regarder le match de Ligue 1 en direct ? Monaco and Marseille, both enjoying victorious starts to their Ligue 1 campaigns, are set to clash in an early season showdown. Here’s everything you need to know to catch this exciting fixture live. DAZN and Ligue 1+ offer, starting from 14.99 euros monthly, provides access to Ligue 1, La Liga, and more. The principality club, Monaco, is set to host Olympique de…

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The boomerang effect: tiani’s regime grappling with the perils of armed power seizure

Ousmane Tandja

A strikingly predictable and almost mechanical pattern continues to unfold in Niamey. Regimes may shift, and figures at the helm may change, yet the underlying methodology remains disconcertingly consistent. When the sounds of heavy gunfire and detonations once again tore through the night near Niamey’s presidential palace and airbase, the populace collectively held its breath, gripped by a painful sense of déjà vu. Whether these incidents stem from frustrated garrison mutinies or intense rivalries within the military hierarchy, they are not random occurrences. Instead, they serve as direct symptoms of…

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Makokou’s public service transformation: bringing essential access to gabonese citizens

Ousmane Tandja

Politique Makokou’s public service transformation: bringing essential access to gabonese citizens Libreville, Saturday, August 29, 2026 – In Makokou, the Ogooué-Ivindo province is experiencing an ongoing transformation, particularly through services that directly impact its citizens. On Saturday, August 29, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, accompanied by First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema, officially inaugurated the new National Social Security Fund (CNSS) agency and launched the enhanced services of La Poste SA. These two significant achievements extend far beyond the physical structures themselves. They directly address a critical challenge in regional development:…

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Niamey tensions: examining the alleged africa corps withdrawal

Ousmane Tandja

Recent disturbances and gunfire reported around Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport have brought to light a significant situation: elements of Russia’s Africa Corps are reportedly engaged in urgent negotiations with Nigerien military personnel controlling the site, seeking their departure. Should these accounts be substantiated, this incident transcends a mere security breach at an airport. It would serve as a stark revelation of the inherent vulnerabilities within the security paradigm embraced by several Sahelian military administrations. The fallacy of the ‘unassailable ally’ Having disengaged from their conventional partners, various juntas across the…

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