The Swiss oil trading giant Oryx Energies has recently undergone a landmark ownership transition in a deal valued at nearly $1 billion, sending shockwaves through […]
Author: Ramatou Soumana
Journalist
Benin’s healthcare expansion faces scrutiny as fourteen clinics break ground
As Benin embarks on one of its most ambitious public health initiatives in years, the launch of fourteen new health centers and a fully revamped […]
Benin’s coastal dilemma: balancing tourism growth with wetland preservation from Fidjrossè to Ouidah
The government of Benin has taken a decisive step toward reshaping a vital stretch of its coastline, sparking public debate over how development and environmental […]
Burkina Faso’s market debt dilemma: sovereignty debates surge after 40 billion FCFA bond
As Burkina Faso’s government continues to champion a bold narrative of national sovereignty and reduced reliance on foreign influence, the latest financial figures paint a […]
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Niger’s fuel crisis sparks public outrage as junta’s denial deepens mistrust
The streets of Niger tell a starkly different story from the one presented in official statements. While long queues form outside gas stations across the […]
Bénin’s cultural restitution push: public debate erupts as 35 artifacts are reclaimed from France
The decision by Benin to claim 35 additional cultural treasures from France has ignited a heated public debate, reigniting discussions on colonial-era looting, national identity, […]
Cameroon’s Far North grapples with Boko Haram resurgence amid security gaps and economic fallout
By Ramatou Soumana — Journalist
Chad’s energy transition collides with fuel shortages: solar projects face new pressure as deadline looms
By Ramatou Soumana — Journalist
After the eu’s landmark Benin trade push, what’s next for west african investments?
The dust has barely settled on the European Union’s historic economic mission to Benin, but the debate is already intensifying. As officials from Brussels and […]
Niger’s legal storm: lawyer faces five years for social media posts as debate intensifies
What sparked Niger’s legal showdown over online expression? Niger’s legal system has taken a contentious turn as prominent defense attorney Abdourahamane Lirwana stands trial under […]
Gabon’s fuel jerrycan ban sparks debate as shortages force drivers into tough choices
By Ramatou Soumana — Journalist
Niger faces tough choices: fuel price hikes spark heated public debate
The Council of Economic Reform (CCR) has delivered a bombshell verdict: Niger’s fuel prices must rise. But with the move sparking fierce public outcry, the […]