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What does it take to turn a former grain trader into one of the most wanted men in modern warfare? For Robert Brovdi, the answer lies in a $20 million bounty that Russian authorities have […]
The question looms large over Gabon’s economic horizon: How can 10.5 billion FCFA ($18.5 million) from the United Nations in 2025 make a tangible difference against rising inequality and urgent socio-economic challenges? Mapping the UN’s […]
In a global economy where developing nations often struggle to secure affordable international capital, Benin has once again demonstrated its financial credibility. On 18 September 2026, the government finalised a €500 million international bank loan—equivalent […]
The Thali oil permit saga in Cameroon has reached a pivotal juncture. Tower Resources, the British operator behind the offshore permit, has secured presidential approval to transfer 42.5% of its stake to Prime Global Energies. […]
Benin’s diplomatic footprint within the major consultative bodies of the French-speaking world keeps expanding. From 28 to 30 September 2026, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, president of Benin’s Economic and Social Council (CES), is leading an official […]
What does a small West African nation do when armed groups grow smarter, bolder, and more adaptable? For Benin, the answer is not to cling to a single ally but to cast a wider net. […]
Mali has secured an emergency loan of 8 billion CFA francs from the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to import approximately 20 million litres of fuel, as the country grapples with severe energy supply disruptions. […]
On 28 September 2026, the 16th ordinary plenary assembly of the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (COING) of La Francophonie opened in Cotonou. For two days, civil society actors from across the French-speaking world are […]
Fifteen years ago, Mboro — a small fishing village on Cameroon’s southern coast — was a forgotten settlement of winding dirt paths and rudimentary houses. Today, this coastal strip hosts one of Central Africa’s most […]
Britain has suddenly tightened its entry rules, placing Senegal alongside eight other West African nations under the mandatory Airside Transit Visa regime. Even passengers merely changing planes in London’s Heathrow or Gatwick, without stepping outside […]
As West Africa’s economic landscape evolves, one question looms large over the Alliance of Sahel States (AES): could a new regional currency finally break free from colonial monetary ties? At the heart of this debate, […]
Why Côte d’Ivoire’s radio spectrum strategy is under scrutiny The question looms over Abidjan’s corridors of power: are the nation’s radio frequency allocations stifling innovation or securing its digital horizon? This critical inquiry drives Côte […]