A historic partnership enters a new phase The Republic of Benin and the Republic of Cuba are opening a fresh chapter in their long history of cooperation. Following a diplomatic meeting in Cotonou between Cuba’s ambassador, Denisse Amaro Salabarría, and leaders of the Benin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIContinue Reading
Exactly twelve months have passed since Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, a former minister of the armed forces, was taken into custody on September 17, 2025. The anniversary has reignited public debate in Lomé and beyond, prompting fresh questions about the trajectory of Togo’s political landscape and the price of speaking outContinue Reading
What the CFPD dispute means for Niger’s soldiers, businesses and public purse A single signed decree. Billions of FCFA potentially in play. A new defense architecture. A reshuffling of responsibilities. Then the arrival of another mobilization structure. Viewed one by one, these developments could pass for routine administrative or militaryContinue Reading
Diplomatic Fallout and Public Reaction After Ndong Ella’s Washington Arrival Gabon’s new ambassador to the United States, Baudelaire Ndong Ella, has officially begun his duties in Washington, presenting his credentials to President Donald Trump in a ceremony at the White House. The appointment has ignited public debate about the futureContinue Reading
For years, the story was straightforward. After pushing out French and European forces, Mali turned to Russia. Under General Assimi Goïta, Bamako made Moscow its primary security partner, welcoming first Wagner fighters and later Africa Corps operatives, while steadily severing ties with Western partners. By 2026, that narrative is cracking.Continue Reading
Niger’s uranium shake-up: what it means for households and businesses The collapse of uranium output at SOMAÏR and the $414 million American investment in the Dasa project are not just mining news — they carry real consequences for Niger’s economy, jobs, and public finances. As SOMAÏR, long operated by theContinue Reading
In Mali, armed drones have reshaped the battlefield — and the bill is being paid by ordinary people. What was sold as precision warfare against insurgent groups has instead left hundreds of civilians dead, according to a joint investigation drawing on field evidence, satellite imagery and casualty tracking. Between SeptemberContinue Reading
Benin’s higher education system has taken a decisive step that could ripple through the national economy for years to come. On 15 September 2026, the Sèmè City Institute of Technology (SCITI) and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) signed a strategic agreement to launch a Master’s programme in “Design EngineeringContinue Reading
As Nigeria moves closer to its next presidential election, the security of the electoral process has become the single most debated issue across the country. With persistent anxiety among citizens and international observers over political violence, fraud and instability in several regions, the top brass of the Nigeria Police ForceContinue Reading
Benin Benin’s online tax platform reaches Parakou, Comè and Lokossa: the real-world impact on taxpayers and small businesses Starting 21 September 2026, partner taxpayers at the Small Business Tax Centres (CIPE) of Parakou, Comè and Lokossa will gradually gain access to the DGI’s e-services platform — a move set toContinue Reading
This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. Play responsibly, 18+ The financial and social stakes surrounding Sevilla vs Barcelona at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán extend far beyond the pitch, with local businesses, matchday workers and supporters all bracing for a fixture that could reshape the Andalusian club’s season and its economicContinue Reading
The strain inside Mali’s penitentiary system has reached a breaking point that is no longer confined to prison walls. Long-standing structural failures have been compounded in recent years by a sharp rise in police sweeps and military security operations, which have become a recurring feature since the political transition began.Continue Reading