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Cotonou recently played host to a landmark gathering that could redefine economic and diplomatic relations between West Africa and North Africa. The 7th Session of the Benin-Morocco Joint Cooperation Commission …
Bénin and Morocco seal 14 landmark deals to boost economic ties Read More
The ambush that triggered a political earthquake On the morning of September 26, 2022, a military convoy en route to Djibo—a town under siege in northern Burkina Faso—became the target …
Gaskindé: un tragedy that still haunts Burkina Faso’s political landscape Read More
In Cotonou on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Aristide Medenou, Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, engaged in high-stakes talks with a senior delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and …
Benin leads sub-saharan africa in berd’s financial push Read More
Economy Somdia’s exit from Sosucam: what officials aren’t revealing to Cameroon’s president After Somdia’s shock decision to withdraw from Cameroon’s sugar giant Sosucam, despite Pierre Castel’s earlier assurances to the …
Somdia’s exit from Sosucam: what officials aren’t revealing to Cameroon’s president Read More
The northern reaches of Togo are facing an escalating terrorist threat originating from the Sahel, yet the suspected presence of foreign military and paramilitary forces has ignited a heated controversy …
Foreign troops in Togo sparks debate over national security and sovereignty Read More
The National Economic and Financial Committee (CNEF) of Chad concluded its second ordinary session of 2026 in N’Djamena on July 21, chaired by the Minister of State for Finance, Budget, …
Tchad’s economic outlook: 5.3% GDP growth projected for 2026 Read More
The new term of the Economic and Social Council (CES) in Benin is set to take shape this Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Insider sources indicate that Conrad Gbaguidi, the outgoing …
Conrad Gbaguidi tipped for Benin’s mediator role Read More
Tabrichat ambush exposes brutal reality of Mali’s northern conflict On July 18, a joint military convoy comprising Mali’s Armed Forces (FAMa) and Russian Africa Corps paramilitaries fell victim to one …
North Mali ambush exposes deep security fractures and civilian outrage Read More
With its 2027 budget framework, Benin has embarked on a transformative journey in public policy modernization. For the first time under the current seven-year term, the government has embedded climate …
Benin prioritises climate resilience and social inclusion in 2027 budget strategy Read More
Military rule in Burkina Faso: a path devoid of democratic legitimacy In Burkina Faso, each statement from Captain Ibrahim Traoré deepens scrutiny over the nature of his leadership and the …
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré’s unconstitutional rise and the cost of power Read More
The President of Gabon, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has concluded a landmark state visit to France, where he redefined the future of bilateral ties. Over three days of high-stakes …
Gabon’s strategic shift: balancing sovereignty with partnership Read More
The Côte d’Ivoire stands out in Africa with one of the most robust growth rates on the continent, and the government is determined to highlight this achievement. Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister …
Côte d’Ivoire growth: minister defends economic record amid industrial push Read More