Morocco & Burkina-Faso strengthening military cooperation ties

A group of military instructors from Burkina-Faso have benefited from a training session held lately in Morocco to enhance further their capabilities in military security. The training shows the growing defense cooperation between Morocco and the West African nation. Last week, the Burkinabe delegation visited the Moroccan Directorate of Military History. They were briefed on […]

Limits to Japanese ambitions in Africa to weaken China’s influence

Japan has recently announced an ambitious multibillion-dollar program of economic assistance to Africa — pledging to spend $30 billion on the continent and stressing a focus on training African professionals, food production and green growth — in a bid to provide the continent with an alternative to Chinese lending and investment. The recent flurry of […]

Senegal: Economic pressures shadow high-stakes legislative elections

Senegal prepares for crucial legislative elections that will determine the new government’s ability to implement promised reforms amid mounting economic challenges. The vote follows a period of significant political tension, with over 7 million registered voters choosing representatives for the 165-seat assembly from 41 political entities. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s recent statements regarding supporters’ safety […]