Algeria signals economic pivot at Cotonou’s 2026 investment summit Algeria deployed a high-powered delegation to the Benin Deal Room 2026 in Cotonou last month, sending […]
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Military ATR-42 plunges into Ondo state waters: 32 lives in emergency rescue mission
The Nigerian Air Force faces a critical emergency after a routine military transport flight ended in disaster off the coast of Ondo State. The ATR-42 […]
Cotonou port sees 1 million tonnes surge in Burkina Faso transit amid Niger trade shifts
Burkina Faso emerges as Cotonou’s top transit partner despite Niger tensions The diplomatic standoff between Benin and Niger has not weakened Cotonou port—instead, it has […]
Benin seals 65.5 billion CFA franc deal with France for critical infrastructure
Benin and France have advanced their bilateral cooperation with a landmark financial agreement unveiled during a high-profile ceremony at the Élysée Palace. The new accord, […]
Former DRC intelligence chief Kalev Mutond passes away at 59
Kinshasa, DR Congo – Kalev Mutond, the former head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s civilian intelligence agency, has died at the age of 59. […]
US funds Benin’s anti-trafficking push with $250,000 grant for victim support tools
The United States has issued a $250,000 grant to Benin to bolster efforts against human trafficking, delivering critical tools designed to enhance victim identification, case […]
Niger Journalist Moussa Kaka missing since August 2026: press freedom under severe strain
Where is Moussa Kaka? A disturbing silence in Niamey Veteran journalist Moussa Kaka, founder and director of Radio-Télévision Saraounia, has not been seen or heard […]
Niger records 418 billion FCFA fuel debt: SONIDEP’s financial strain threatens energy sector stability
The Nigerien petroleum sector faces an unprecedented financial crisis as the national oil company, SONIDEP, accumulates a staggering debt of 418 billion West African CFA […]
Burkina Faso’s national football team under scrutiny after reported patriotic mobilization
Absence in Argentina puts focus on national team’s reported requisition The absence of Burkina Faso’s senior national football team from the match in Argentina has […]
Congo leaders unite to end Makotipoko border dispute with joint compensation plan
Leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Congo have finalized an agreement to resolve tensions stemming from the Makotipoko border […]
Niger’s water crisis deepens: audit exposes deadly contamination and contract failures
Niger faces a mounting public health emergency as a damning government audit reveals systemic failures in its state-owned water utility, threatening millions of households with […]
Cotonou port records 52% surge in cargo volume amid regional trade shifts
The Port of Cotonou is undergoing a strategic transformation, emerging as a key logistics hub in West Africa despite regional disruptions. New figures reveal a […]