Analyses

The Beninese government has recently approved a record supplementary budget for the year 2026. Driven by the vision of the new head of state, Romuald Wadagni, this major budgetary reorientation …

Bénin reaches historic 4 000 billion FCFA budget milestone for social investments Read More

The government of Burkina Faso has achieved a historic milestone in its drive for financial sovereignty. The first tranche of the “Diaspora Bond,” launched on 6 May 2026 and closed …

Burkina Faso diaspora bond success mobilises 151.5 billion FCFA Read More

Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by heightened centralisation of governance. While official rhetoric advocates sovereignty and strategic reorganisation, the socio-economic reality …

Two-wheeler trade in Burkina Faso faces stranglehold as economic restrictions deepen Read More

The field of medicine and research in West Africa is about to reach a historic milestone. Sorbonne Université, a leading academic and medical institution in Europe, is now setting its …

Sorbonne university and CHIC in Bénin forge a medical partnership for excellence Read More

The Burkina Faso government has issued a sweeping decree that abruptly halts all beauty pageant competitions nationwide. While officials cite the preservation of ‘cultural values’ and the nation’s ongoing security …

Burkina Faso’s crackdown on beauty pageants: a sign of tightening authoritarianism Read More

During his official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani brought to light a significant arrangement: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the transfer of military hardware to Niger prior to …

Niger’s military procurement from Turkey: a deferred cost for sovereignty Read More

Beyond the highly publicized presence of Africa Corps paramilitaries across the Sahel, an intricate and far more opaque logistical apparatus operates in the shadows. While global attention fixates on uniformed …

Moscou’s shadow logistics: a strategic pivot in the Sahel Read More

With the ascent of Romuald Wadagni to the nation’s highest office, Bénin has embarked on a pivotal transformation in its development policy. Central to this new chapter is the invigorated …

Benin’s strategic infrastructure drive: Romuald Wadagni strengthens China partnership Read More

An expanse of sand as magnificent as it is deadly. The desert zone in northern Niger continues to be the backdrop for human tragedies unfolding far from Western attention. While …

The Ténéré desert: a hidden graveyard for migrants in Niger Read More

Bénin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, has successfully concluded a significant diplomatic tour across the sub-region, culminating in Côte d’Ivoire. This extensive journey previously took him to Nigeria, …

Bénin’s finance minister concludes extensive diplomatic tour in Côte d’Ivoire Read More