BAOBIZZ: An African Perspective on Global Issues
The blog that talks about African realities opens paths to the future, highlights reflection, analysis and depth. The idea tree of Africa in the heart and the world in perspective. Sharing tools for financiers.
Mustapha DIENG 
In Senegal, a predominantly Muslim country (about 95% of the population), the wearing of veils by women is not a new phenomenon. However, what is at stake today is the visible increase in the number of young veiled women, especially in urban and peri-urban areas, in universities, social networks and public places. Far from constituting a ... Read more
The moment of truth for Senegal There are moments in the history of nations where immobilism becomes a dangerous luxury. For Senegal, this moment has arrived. We celebrated our independence more than sixty years ago. Yet, our trajectory remains engulfed by inherited political habits, persistent economic dependencies and a ... Read more
A monetary carcan inherited from history For more than seven decades, the CFA franc has embodied both a monetary instrument and a symbol of dependency. Created in 1945, in the wake of French colonization, he survived the wave of independences, retreating behind an official discourse presenting him as a guarantor of the ... Read more
Survey of a country where the public authority seems to have deserted the land Arbitrator not found In a functional democracy, the state is the impartial arbiter who ensures that the rules of the game are respected. He protects, organizes, supervises. Without him, it's the law of the strongest. In Senegal, this arbitrator seems to have left the field for a long time. ... Read more
For several decades, the CFA franc has been a monetary pillar for fourteen French-speaking African countries divided between the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). Created in the colonial era and still linked to the euro through a fixed exchange rate, this single monetary system provokes intense debate. On the one hand, it is praised for its stability, its ability to control inflation and attract investors. On the other hand, it is criticized for its rigidity, its anchoring to a post-colonial logic and its limits on economic sovereignty. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the CFA franc, highlighting its ... Read more
The informal sector, ubiquitous in African economies, embodies a paradoxical reality. On the one hand, it is a social shock by offering livelihood opportunities to millions of people excluded from the formal labour market. On the other hand, it escapes any fiscal and legal framework, thus depriving States of resources essential to their ... Read more
Out of the trap of dependence for sovereign and human development Since their independence in the 1960s, many African countries such as Senegal have never really won their economic autonomy. The growing burden of external debt keeps them in a situation of chronic dependence on international donors. To... Read more
A critical state of affairs: Senegal in the impasse Since its independence in 1960, Senegal has struggled to embark on a path of sustainable and inclusive development. Like many French-speaking African countries, it has inherited a highly extraverted economic model, focusing on the export of raw materials that are not processed (pean, phosphate, fishing) ... Read more
Senegal has been aiming for several years to position itself as an attractive hub for private investment in West Africa. Supported by large-scale infrastructure projects, administrative reforms and pro-business institutional discourse, the country largely communicates its willingness to welcome foreign and domestic capital. In international rankings, such as the ... Read more
The predation of African elites is a major challenge to the development of many countries on the continent. When appointed to responsibilities, a majority of them favour personal enrichment rather than public service, exacerbating corruption and misappropriation. This behaviour finds its source in a life train unbearable by only legitimate income, ... Read more
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