Burkina Faso: The 2027 budget is projected to have revenue of 4,200 billion CFA francs and expenditure of 4,800 billion CFA francs
Burkina Faso is preparing its budget for 2027. The draft finance bill, adopted by the…
Burkina Faso: The 2027 budget is projected to have revenue of 4,200 billion CFA francs and expenditure of 4,800 billion CFA francs
Burkina Faso is preparing its budget for 2027. The draft finance bill, adopted by the Council of Ministers, must now be sent to the Transitional Legislative Assembly for the rest of the procedure. According to the Minister of Economy and Finance, Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo, this budget is projected at 4,200 billion CFA francs in revenue,…
Sudan/ African civil society statement on the Al-Uqaydat mining massacre and Egypt’s alleged role in the Sudan war
October 12, 2026 Human rights organizations participating in the NGO Forum held alongside the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Dakar (October 8–21), together with the African Coalition for Accountability and Ending the War in Sudan, condemn in the strongest terms the airstrikes carried out on October 10,…
Ghana: A partnership with India to boost local tomato production
In West Africa, Ghana is one of the main markets for tomatoes and their derivatives. While research is identified as one of the main levers for increasing production, Accra is multiplying scientific partnerships in this field with a view to reducing its imports. On October 7, 2026, India and Ghana announced the signing of a…
Bobo-Dioulasso: Minister Ismaël Sombié inspects the Yere Ta farm and hails a promising new impetus for agriculture
The “Yere Ta” farm, managed by the Burkinabe Council of Agro-Pastoral and Fisheries Value Chains (CBF), hosted a high-level visit this weekend. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Water, Animal and Fisheries Resources, Commander Ismaël Sombié, went there to assess the progress of works related to the 2026–2027 agropastoral campaign. On site, emphasis was placed…
Sudan/ OPCW 113th session: US, Europe, and Australia press Sudan on chemical weapons allegations
The United States has called for non-compliant states to be excluded from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Executive Council, asserting that Sudan remains in non-compliance, according to Washington’s assessment. This comes amidst European and Australian demands for Sudanese authorities to disclose the findings of their investigation into allegations of the army’s…
Sudan/ Massive recovery march in Al-Fasher: Peace government affirms salvation, condemns chemical attacks
In a massive, densely populated public scene reflecting the pulse of the street and its legitimate aspirations for peace and stability, the city of Al-Fasher witnessed today the grand ‘Recovery Million-Man’ march, which brought out massive, roaring crowds in a demonstration expressing firm popular will. The event was characterized by top-tier organization and an unparalleled…
Benin: New Momentum for Road Infrastructure, Strategic Corridors and Rural Connectivity
Road infrastructure development in Benin is becoming part of a broader strategy to improve transport networks and the movement of goods. The main objective is to connect major transport corridors with secondary roads, as demand for mobility and trade continues to grow. On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, several road projects were approved by the Council…
Sudan: The Political Implications of Washington’s “Military Government” Description
Sudan’s remaining at the third level of the US classification to combat human trafficking is no longer just an indication of a human rights crisis that is worsening under the weight of the war; rather, in its political and human rights implications, it has become an entry point for accountability for the performance of the…
Sudan: Washington Replaces Government of Sudan with SAF-Aligned Government
In its 2026 annual Trafficking in Persons Report, the US State Department referred to the authority based in Port Sudan as the « Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)-aligned government, » replacing the « Government of Sudan » designation used in the previous year’s report. This shift extended to the characterization of army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan; the new report describes…
Burkina Faso: Government Moves to Strengthen Legal Control over Strategic Companies
Burkina Faso is preparing to tighten regulations on the privatization of strategic companies while expanding the State’s ability to acquire shares in both public and private businesses. The proposed reform could reshape government involvement in several sectors of the national economy. The Burkinabè government plans to prohibit the sale of public companies classified as strategic….
