Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Benin has reached a decisive turning point in its push to make quality care available far beyond the big cities. Meeting in Council of Ministers on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, the government cleared the way […]
By Emmanuel Mbarga — Journalist
Benin has made a decisive move to take back control of a critical stretch of its southern coast. The government has approved the creation of a dedicated body to oversee planning between Fidjrossè and Ouidah, […]
Benin has reached a decisive moment in its economic trajectory. The government has officially forwarded its 2027 draft finance bill to the National Assembly for scrutiny, marking a major shift in the country’s fiscal direction. […]
By Emmanuel Mbarga — Journalist
A decisive shift as market borrowing takes center stage On October 7, 2026, Burkina Faso’s government took a decisive step by once again turning to private investors on the UMOA financial market to raise 40 […]
The showdown between official statements and daily reality Niger has reached a decisive turning point where the gap between government assurances and the lived experience of its citizens can no longer be ignored. While fuel […]
The Beninese Government has taken a decisive step in preparing the 2027 fiscal year by transmitting its draft finance law to the National Assembly for review and vote. Balanced in resources and expenditures at 4,757.029 […]
Benin has reached a decisive turning point in its long campaign to reclaim its cultural heritage. After the historic return of 26 royal treasures from Abomey in 2021, the country is now making a bold […]
By Emmanuel Mbarga — Journalist
By Marguerite Ndongo — Journalist
