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Jan 25, 2025 | 
modernghana.com | Melissa Chemam |Ndongo Samba Sylla
French President Emmanuel Macron's efforts to “reset” France's relationship with its former African colonies appear to be faltering. Seven years after coming to power with promises of reform, a growing number of West African nations are asking for French troops to leave, signalling a breakdown in relations. Seven former French colonies have changed their cooperation policy with France in recent months.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
surplusmagazin.de | Ndongo Samba Sylla
Die Schuldenkrise im Globalen Süden beruht auf einem kaputten internationalen System. Aber sie spiegelt auch die Schwächen des dominanten analytischen und politischen Denkens wider – insbesondere dessen Annahmen darüber, wie Geld funktioniert. Verkannt werden die wirtschaftlichen Möglichkeiten der währungssouveränen Regierungen und die Gründe für die Auslandsverschuldung der Entwicklungsländer.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
businessdailyafrica.com | Ndongo Samba Sylla |Charles Abugre
This year is a symbolic in many regards for the advocates of global economic reforms. It marks the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods system and the 50th anniversary of the New International Economic Order agenda of the United Nations. Equally important is the G20 Summit on November 18-19 hosted by Brazil. After having secured the position of permanent member last year, the African Union will be representing the continent alongside South Africa.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
realprogressives.substack.com | Erin Remblance |Real Progressives |Ndongo Samba Sylla |Thomas Fazi
When people reject the concept of degrowth are they suggesting society continue to allow capital to ravage the earth? Are they saying the countries of the global North should continue exploiting and extracting from the global South? Are they pushing for more growth? Steve’s guest, Erin Remblance is an Australian researcher and activist who was spurred into action six years ago when the IPCC released their special report on global warming of 1.5°C.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
blackagendareport.com | David Broder |Gilbert Mercier |Daniela Gabor |Ndongo Samba Sylla
Despite the well-known political instability of the Fifth Republic, caused by the results of the recent legislative elections, the continuity of Paris' military-political path in Africa seems preserved. Moreover, according to African political leaders, there is evidence that proves the links between France and terrorists. Originally published in Observateur Continental.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
fr.allafrica.com | Ndongo Samba Sylla
Dans cette tribune, l'économiste et analyste politique sénégalais, Ndongo Samba Sylla, livre son analyse sur les défis auxquels le nouveau président sénégalais, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, et son gouvernement conduit par le premier ministre Ousmane Sonko, devraient faire face, notamment en matière de ruptures majeures nécessaires pour accélérer les transformations économiques, mais surtout de gestion de la dette publique « salée » « léguée » par le régime de Macky Sall.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
fr.allafrica.com | Ndongo Samba Sylla
Près de 18 milliards de dollars, soit environ 11 000 milliards de francs CFA devront être payés aux créanciers du Sénégal en 2024-2029. Dans ce contexte, tenir ses promesses sur les plans social et économique sera une gageureL'arrivée au pouvoir de Bassirou Diomaye Faye, président fraîchement élu, et de son ami et mentor, Ousmane Sonko, nouveau Premier ministre, charrie les espoirs de la majorité des Sénégalais.
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Mar 16, 2024 | 
modernghana.com | Melissa Chemam |Ndongo Samba Sylla
The economy is expected to prove a key issue in Senegal's upcoming elections. With campaigning for the 24 March polls in full swing, the opposition coalition says replacing the colonial-era CFA franc with a national currency would be the best way to tackle inequality and boost employment. The opposition coalition launched its campaign platform on 10 March with a promise to create a new national currency.
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Mar 16, 2024 | 
rfi.fr | Melissa Chemam |Ndongo Samba Sylla
The opposition coalition launched its campaign platform on 10 March with a promise to create a new national currency. Leading opponent Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a key figure in the protests that followed the postponement of the February polls by President Macky Sall, is seen as a strong contender among the 19 candidates for the presidency. In his 84-page election platform, Faye says Senegal needs to take back control of its economy.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
nouvelobs.com | Fanny Pigeaud |Ndongo Samba Sylla
La décision du président Macky Sall de reporter le scrutin présidentiel prévu initialement le 25 février 2024 a fait voler en éclats le mythe d’un Sénégal qui serait une « vitrine démocratique » sur le continent africain.
