The security situation in Niger has deteriorated to the point where the military government in Niamey can no longer guarantee protection for its citizens. In […]
Month: September 2026
Kidal water lifelines destroyed: 43 dead and an entire pastoral economy on the brink
The strikes that tore through the arid expanse around Kidal on 15 and 16 September 2026 did more than kill at least 43 people. They […]
Chad: 150 Klessoum inmates freed under collective sentence relief — what it means for families and local livelihoods
Law and Justice Chad: 150 Klessoum inmates freed under collective sentence relief — what it means for families and local livelihoods Justice Minister Ndolenodji Alixe […]
Benin’s sovereign rating jumps to AA-: real-world consequences for businesses and households
On September 15, the Bloomfield Investment Corporation raised Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating from A+ to AA- in local currency, elevating the country into the […]
Cairo breakthrough delivers tangible benefits for Benin’s sporting future
How Brigitte Tchede’s double medal haul is reshaping Benin’s athletic landscape When Brigitte Tchede stepped onto the field at the 12th African University Games in […]
Burkina Faso’s armored gamble faces a hard reality check at Mahlou and Winten
The stakes behind the Bam province clashes In the early hours of Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims […]
Benin senate approves 2027 budget amid economic debate: what changes for citizens and businesses
Senate’s financial blueprint for 2027 takes shape in Cotonou The upper chamber of Benin’s parliament convened today in its provisional headquarters at Cocotiers in Cotonou […]
What SOCAR’s 10% Baleine stake means for everyday life in Côte d’Ivoire
A new partner enters Côte d’Ivoire’s flagship offshore project Eni has completed the transfer of a 10% interest in the Baleine oil and gas project […]
Benin’s 60-37 AirBadminton win over Algeria: economic and sporting impact on a nation
Benin Benin’s 60-37 AirBadminton win over Algeria: economic and sporting impact on a nation Benin’s 60-37 victory over Algeria in the opening team relay at […]
Togo’s press sanctions: the real cost for citizens and business
When journalism collides with the demands of political power, the consequences ripple far beyond the newsroom. The case of Emmanuelle Sodji is testing how far […]
Benin-Rwanda alliance after Wadagni’s Kigali mission: what citizens and businesses stand to gain
Benin’s president Romuald Wadagni travelled to Kigali for a 48-hour working visit, his first official trip to Rwanda since taking office in May. The high-level […]
Inside Niger’s purge: how general Barmou’s fall reshapes security and public trust
The fallout from Niger’s latest military reshuffle is being measured far beyond the gates of the presidential palace in Niamey. Major General Moussa Salaou Barmou, […]