Bénin’s 2026 budget: a bold leap toward social investment and economic resilience

In a landmark move, the Government of Bénin has approved a revised 2026 budget that redefines the nation’s economic trajectory. Under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, this unprecedented financial

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Senegal political analysis: why Ousmane Sonko’s move could backfire

The founder of Afrikajom Center think tank, Alioune Tine, has shared his perspective on Senegal’s evolving political landscape, dismissing speculation of a rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye

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Burkina Faso’s diaspora bond raises record 151.5 billion FCFA

Burkina Faso has achieved an unprecedented milestone in its quest for financial sovereignty. The first phase of the Diaspora Bond, launched on May 6, 2026, closed on June 6 with

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Burkina Faso faces tightening grip on two-wheeler trade amid economic strain

The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power in Burkina Faso has ushered in a period of profound transformation, marked by an intensified centralization of governance. While official discourse champions

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Medical partnership between Sorbonne University and CHIC in Benin

West Africa’s medical and research landscape is on the verge of reaching a groundbreaking milestone. Sorbonne University, one of Europe’s leading academic and medical institutions, has set its sights on

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Burkina Faso’s beauty pageant ban: a marker of escalating authoritarianism

A recent official decree has sent ripples across Burkina Faso. The Burkinabè government has announced the indefinite suspension of all beauty pageants throughout the national territory. While the authorities present

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Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC: a health crisis amid political and security turmoil

Expert analysis – Global health watch Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC: a health crisis amid political and security turmoil 12 min read Fatou Élise Ba Human Security Program Lead, Institute

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Niger’s strategic arms acquisition from Turkey: unmasking the deferred payment framework

During his official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani made a significant disclosure, revealing that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the provision of military hardware to Niger without requiring

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Russian aerial network in Sahel: how Moscow expands its footprint through hidden logistics

While global attention remains fixed on the visibly deployed paramilitary forces of Africa Corps across the Sahel, a far more covert logistical apparatus is silently taking shape behind the scenes.

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Renewed Benin-China partnership fuels infrastructure drive under president wadagni

With the assumption of office by President Romuald Wadagni, Bénin is embarking on a strategic shift in its development policy. Central to this new era is the revitalisation of the

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Morocco’s economic vulnerability to a hormuz oil shock highlighted in new study

— A comprehensive collective work examines the global repercussions of conflict A recent collective publication, “Hormuz and the Invisible Fractures: the Price of a Distant War,” released by the Policy

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The tenere desert a silent graveyard for migrants fleeing Niger

The Ténéré Desert, stretching across northern Niger, is both a breathtaking expanse of golden dunes and a merciless expanse of death for countless migrants. While global attention often fixates on

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