The appointment of Benin’s leading human rights jurist Inès Hadonou-Toffoun to the United Nations Human Rights Council Advisory Committee has triggered fresh debate over the […]
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Cotonou’s Vêdoko interchange phase 2: what the Japanese funding means for city commuters
After delays and debate, new funding sparks cautious optimism for Cotonou’s stalled traffic relief project Cotonou’s long-awaited solution to one of its most congested intersections […]
Burkina Faso’s flour export ban sparks debate over economic freedoms and consumer protection
The government’s restricted flour trade policy: balancing food security with economic impact The Burkinabè authorities have announced an immediate suspension of export permits for millet, […]
Mali’s reliance on Russian military support: evaluating the aftermath and future prospects amid persistent insecurity
The recent drone attack on Malian and Africa Corps positions near Soumpi, in the Tombouctou region, has reignited a critical debate: can Mali achieve lasting […]
Tessit clashes expose the gap between Sahel juntas’ security claims and reality
On October 9, 2026, fierce fighting erupted between the JNIM and the Islamic State in the Sahel near Tessit, close to the Burkina Faso border. […]
Berlin 2027: how Benin and Germany’s €15 million pledge is sparking a political storm
The €15 million signal: why Berlin’s gift to Cotonou is dividing analysts At a two-day conclave on 8 October 2026, Benin’s delegation—led by Hugues O. […]
Diffa’s growing oil spill sparks urgent debate over Niger’s environmental accountability
After days of unchecked crude flow, Diffa’s silent crisis demands immediate accountability The discovery of a spreading oil slick in Diffa’s eastern region has transformed […]
After turning away from Paris, what’s next for Burkina Faso’s ties with Moscow?
From words to reality: why Ouagadougou’s diplomatic shift faces scrutiny In a late September television interview on BF1, Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré […]
Ivorian social media influencer facing jail time in multi-million franc land fraud scandal
Land fraud scandal rocks Côte d’Ivoire as celebrity’s legal troubles deepen The judicial storm surrounding Côte d’Ivoire’s land market has reached its latest peak, with […]
Paris expels two Nigerien intelligence officers, deepening diplomatic deadlock with Niamey
Paris’s decision to declare two Nigerien intelligence officers persona non grata has intensified scrutiny over whether France and Niger can salvage their crumbling diplomatic ties. […]
After the Dakar-Abidjan bank fraud: public outcry, legal fallout, and the road ahead
The alleged diversion of 1.9 billion CFA francs between Dakar and Abidjan has sparked a wave of reactions across West Africa’s financial sector, reigniting debates […]
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 […]