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Lula secures fourth term while Bolsonaro’s camp escalates legal fight over ballot delays Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has claimed a historic fourth presidential term with 51.79% of the vote, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro by over […]
West Africa’s fertilizer future hinges on Togo’s phosphate potential The West African economy stands at a crossroads. With a staggering 1.45 trillion FCFA investment plan from 2026 to 2030, the West African Economic and Monetary […]
On October 24, 2026, 53 individuals of Afro-descendant heritage officially became citizens of Benin. While the move underscores a profound historical and cultural reconnection, it also carries tangible economic implications for a nation striving to […]
Niamey faces mounting questions over whether its government complied with national law before allowing foreign military presence. The proposed deployment of Algerian forces, approved just weeks ago by Algeria’s parliament, has thrusts Niger’s recently adopted […]
From coup rhetoric to daily reality: where sovereignty claims fall short On 26 July 2023, the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland promised salvation: ending terrorism, restoring good governance and reclaiming Niger’s sovereignty […]
In a landmark move reshaping bilateral ties, the Republic of Benin and the United Arab Emirates have finalized a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during an official working visit to Abu Dhabi. This deal is […]
The Sahel region’s ongoing security crisis has left its mark on families, businesses, and entire communities. In Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the ripple effects extend far beyond immediate violence, disrupting livelihoods and eroding trust […]
Violence escalates as jihadist factions fight for dominance in a critical nexus In the sprawling tri-border region where Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger converge, the Islamic State in the Sahel has entered a brutal clash […]
The Order of Civil Engineers of Burkina Faso (OIGC-BF) recently convened a press briefing in Ouagadougou to address a pressing national concern: the growing threat of substandard construction projects undermining public safety, economic stability, and […]
The urgent summoning of Algeria’s parliament on 25 October has reignited debates about the wider implications of its growing military ties with Niger. Beyond speculation about potential troop deployments, the stakes extend to regional sovereignty, […]
The death of 41-year-old Cameronian sambo champion William Célestin Fokam on a Ukrainian battlefield has sent shockwaves far beyond the sports arena. His tragic end, after enlisting in the Russian military, exposes a grim reality: […]
The government of Togo has unveiled its 2027 budget proposal, valued at 2,684.1 billion FCFA (approximately $4.6 billion), framing it as a bold step toward strengthening security, driving economic transformation, and fostering social cohesion. Yet […]