The military takeover in Guinea-Bissau did more than halt a contested vote — it opened a gap between the promise of a swift return to civilian rule and the reality of a transition whose deadlines may already be slipping. Behind the official announcements lies a deeper question: can a juntaContinue Reading
On the morning of 9 October 2026, the Islamic State in the Sahel (IS-S) and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) fought a fierce battle near Tessit, close to the border with Burkina Faso. The two rivals issued conflicting claims of victory, each asserting that itContinue Reading
Benin’s Ministry of Health has reached a decisive milestone in its long-running effort to rebuild the country’s human resources for health. In an official statement dated 7 October 2026, Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin released the names of the candidates selected for the fourth cohort of the “Bridging the Gaps” project.Continue Reading
When Beninese and German delegations wrapped up their strategic bilateral consultations at the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Cooperation in Cotonou on Thursday, 8 October 2026, the immediate takeaway seemed straightforward: a fresh €15 million commitment. But the real story lies in the mechanics behind the announcement — and inContinue Reading
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The financial circles of Dakar and Abidjan are reeling from a suspected bank fraud involving an estimated 1.9 billion CFA francs. Two banking institutions were reportedly caught off guard by forged transfer orders that enabled large sums to be moved fraudulently. In Dakar, the Section de Recherches has already madeContinue Reading
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The Beninese government has taken a decisive step in preparing the 2027 fiscal year by forwarding its draft finance bill to the National Assembly for scrutiny and approval. At 4,757.029 billion FCFA in both resources and spending, the budget climbs 14.7% above the 4,148.357 billion FCFA revised for 2026. TheContinue Reading
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