The African Tribune

L’agence Fitch Ratings a abaissé, le 16 octobre 2026, la note de défaut émetteur à long terme du Cameroun de « B » à « B- », tout en maintenant une perspective stable. La note en monnaie locale a subi le même déclassement. Cette dégradation traduit une perception accrue des risques pesant sur la solvabilité du pays, notamment en raison des incertitudes politiques et des difficultés de financement. Elle devrait se traduire à court terme par une hausse de la prime de risque adossée aux levées de financement sur le marché. L’agence justifie ce déclassement par le risque que fait peser l’incertitude de la transition politique et la succession de Paul Biya. Le président, âgé de 93 ans, est à son huitième mandat. Par ailleurs, le poste de vice-président institué par la révision constitutionnelle...

The abrupt departure of Western forces, once the cornerstone of regional security, has left the military regimes of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger with a stark reality: the price of their newfound sovereignty is far steeper than advertised. As the Africa Corps — Moscow’s latest mercenary iteration — expands its footprint across the Sahel, the promised era of self-reliance is giving way to a sobering question: what are the true costs of this alliance, and who will ultimately bear them? From Rhetoric to Reality: The Broken Promise of Sahelian Independence The military juntas of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger seized power in a wave of anti-Western sentiment, vowing to sever the perceived chains of neocolonial influence. Their narrative centered on reclaiming autonomy and restoring security thr...

The Burkina Faso government’s latest bond issuance of 100 billion FCFA (about $171 million) on the regional West African market has triggered a wave of concern over the country’s fiscal future. As Ouagadougou turns increasingly to short-term borrowing to plug widening budget gaps, critics warn that this strategy risks deepening long-term debt vulnerabilities while doing little to address structural economic weaknesses. Why the latest bond issuance is sparking public debate The October bond sale, running from the 12th to the 30th, marks a historic shift for Burkina Faso. For the first time, the country is issuing debt with a maturity extending up to ten years, offering interest rates between 6.60% and 7% to attract regional investors. While this extends the repayment timeline and provides ...