Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
On 15 September, Bloomfield Investment Corporation raised Benin’s long-term sovereign rating from A+ to AA- on its local-currency scale, with a stable outlook. The Abidjan-based agency has therefore moved the country across the line that […]
Benin did not simply return from Cairo with two medals in hand. The country now holds a measurable result that can influence selection choices, university sport budgets and the way young Beninese athletes judge their […]
The battlefields of the Sahel are no proving grounds for political speeches they are real-world testing grounds where theory meets ruthless practice. The cost of unproven military promises in Burkina Faso On the morning of […]
Benin Benin Senate budget 2027: what the spending plan means for taxpayers and the economy The upper chamber’s decision to approve its 2027 operating and investment budget carries direct consequences for how public money is […]
Ivory Coast’s Baleine deal: how SOCAR’s 10% stake will hit jobs, revenue and energy bills Eni completed the transfer of a 10% interest in the Baleine oil and gas project to Azerbaijan’s SOCAR on Wednesday […]
Benin opens African AirBadminton Championship with statement victory Benin launched its campaign at the African AirBadminton Championships with a decisive 60-37 win over Algeria on Wednesday, September 16, in Entebbe, Uganda. Competing in the team […]
The decision to remove a journalist from her post in Togo is not just an internal editorial matter. It raises pressing questions about the practical boundaries of press freedom in the country and the real-world […]
Benin’s president strengthens economic and security ties during landmark Rwanda visit In a decisive move to deepen strategic cooperation, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni concluded a 48-hour official visit to Kigali, solidifying the long-standing partnership between […]
Diplomatic breakthrough or just words on paper? The delicate balance of refugee returns from West Africa The signing of three landmark tripartite agreements in Lomé marks a pivotal moment—not in ending the Burkina Faso refugee […]
The military regime in Niger is spiraling into deeper instability after the recent failed coup attempt in late August. In a sweeping move to consolidate power, General Abdourahamane Tiani abruptly dismissed four key ministers, signaling […]
From port to prosperity: the economic ripple effect reshaping Benin’s future The Port of Cotonou isn’t just a gateway—it’s becoming Africa’s silent economic catalyst. With a surge in infrastructure upgrades backed by the European Union […]
On August 21, 2026, a wave of terror swept through Niger as nearly 500 worshippers were abducted moments after Friday prayers. Armed assailants surrounded multiple mosques, sealed exits, and marched hundreds of civilians—including elders, adults, […]