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What if the most decisive instrument in international relations is not a trade agreement or a security pact, but a shared passion for art, heritage and creativity? That is the question Benin and the Kingdom […]
When the man who took control through a coup begins to fear being toppled himself, the entire logic of power shifts. In Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani is living that paradox in real time. A decree […]
Can a renewed economic and diplomatic partnership between Benin and Cuba translate into concrete benefits for West African markets? That is the strategic question at the heart of a fresh push by Cotonou and Havana […]
One year ago to the day, Togo crossed a threshold that still shapes its political landscape. On September 17, 2025, Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, a former Minister of the Armed Forces, was taken into custody. Twelve […]
Benin is writing a new chapter in higher education and industrial innovation. A landmark agreement signed in September 2026 between Sèmè City Institute of Technology (SCITI) and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) marks the […]
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The name Moussa Salaou Barmou now resonates across Niger’s military landscape as a symbol of operational excellence and decisive strategic leadership. While his political profile gained prominence during the pivotal events of July 2023 in […]
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 […]
The decree that General Abdourahamane Tiani signed on 15 September 2026 changes far more than the nameplates on ministerial doors. Presented without conviction as a routine “technical reorganisation”, Niger’s first major cabinet reshuffle is already […]
The promise of “sovereignty” once carried hope, but in the hands of a cornered military regime, it now echoes like a death knell. By introducing sweeping new regulations for online press and foreign media outlets, […]
Niger’s SONIDEP braces for massive 2026 loss Niger’s decision to keep pump prices unchanged is now exposing the true strain on public finances. The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report projects that the Société Nationale […]
Le jeudi 10 septembre, une offensive djihadiste d’une intensité exceptionnelle a visé le camp militaire de Dioura, situé dans le centre du Mali. Le bilan humain est lourd : entre 50 et 80 militaires maliens […]