From ceremonial handshakes to cultural powerhouse: the invisible architecture of the Benin–Spain alliance The renewed momentum between Cotonou and Madrid didn’t happen by chance—it was […]
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Niger’s junta under siege: how the 29 August coup attempt reshaped power dynamics
When a leader who seizes power through a coup begins to fear being overthrown by their own ranks, the very foundation of governance is called […]
Behind the Cuba-Benin economic revival: how hidden trade shifts could reshape West Africa
In a quiet but decisive diplomatic exchange in Cotonou, the future of one of Africa’s most resilient cross-continental alliances is taking shape. The long-standing partnership […]
Togo under Faure Gnassingbé: how political silencing operates beyond the headlines
The calendar doesn’t lie. Exactly one year has passed since the arrest of Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé on 17 September 2025, a moment that punctuates a […]
Gabon’s US ambassador steps up to strengthen bilateral ties behind closed doors
Behind the curtains: how Gabon’s new US envoy is reshaping bilateral dynamics The appointment of Gabon’s newest ambassador to the United States, Baudelaire Ndong Ella, […]
Benin’s sustainable engineering master’s: what it means for jobs, industry and the economy
Benin’s higher education landscape is entering a decisive new phase with consequences that will ripple through the labour market, local industry and the wider economy. […]
How American military doctrine shaped General Barmou’s special forces and what it means for Niger’s security
In Niger’s military hierarchy, Major General Moussa Salaou Barmou stands out as one of the Sahel’s most seasoned tacticians. His political prominence emerged during the […]
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 […]
Niger’s reshuffle: how the loyalty payout deepens pain for households and businesses
The decree signed on 15 September 2026 by General Abdourahamane Tiani fools no one. Dressed up half-heartedly as a routine “technical reorganisation”, this first major […]
Niger’s media crackdown: what the junta’s new rules mean for daily life and the economy
The word “sovereignty” has become the latest casualty of Niger’s military regime. What was once a legitimate principle of national self-determination now serves as a […]
Niger’s fuel subsidy burden: SONIDEP faces 28 billion FCFA loss in 2026
Niger’s decision to keep pump prices artificially low is now exacting a heavy toll on state finances. Fresh projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]
Cameroun : Yaoundé mobilise 432 millions USD pour racheter la Société Générale Cameroun
Le Cameroun est en pleine course contre la montre pour réunir les fonds nécessaires au rachat de la Société Générale Cameroun (SGC), désormais appelée ex-filiale […]