The Defying Drought Forum in Ouagadougou (Sept 29–30, 2025), co-hosted by Burkina Faso, the World Bank, and 2iE, unites 300 experts to tackle West Africa’s escalating...
Côte d’Ivoire is transforming into West Africa’s top extractive hub, driven by major gold, oil, and critical metal discoveries. Landmark projects like Doropo, Koné, and Baleine...
Senegal faces soaring debt exceeding 105% of GDP, prompting investor attention and tough policy choices. Côte d’Ivoire enjoys strong growth but faces electoral uncertainty. Gabon shows...
Forty participants from West Africa are developing a roadmap to better coordinate agroecology efforts. At a workshop in Ouagadougou, the importance of agroecology as a solution...