Gabon’s former prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze remanded in custody
The political landscape in Gabon experienced a significant shift this Wednesday following the imprisonment of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze. A prominent figure from the administration of ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba, the
Read MorePatrice Talon’s decade of infrastructure: over 2,000 kilometres of paved roads in Benin
When assessing the legacy of Patrice Talon, one specific achievement dominates the conversation: the road. Over the span of a decade, the Head of State has fundamentally reshaped Benin’s landscape.
Read MoreBenin pursues extradition of Kemi Seba following Pretoria arrest
Following the arrest of Kemi Seba, whose birth name is Robert Gilles Stellio Capo Chichi, in Pretoria, the government of Benin has officially broken its silence. During a briefing following
Read MoreBenin grants investment incentives to four major industrial firms
Following a cabinet meeting led by President Patrice Talon, the Beninese government has greenlit four significant industrial projects to operate under the nation’s Investment Code. These ventures, spanning water production,
Read MoreNiger leads uemoa’s rising bad loans crisis in 2026
An early 2026 economic outlook report reveals a troubling divide within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), where the banking sector’s growth is overshadowed by escalating credit defaults.
Read MoreNiger and Mali’s uneasy exit from ecowas: a balancing act of politics and survival
Recent statements from the foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have sent ripples through West Africa. In a display of diplomatic ambivalence, they have simultaneously accused neighboring countries within the
Read MoreMali’s fragile sovereignty exposed by private hostage release deal
Exiled Opponent’s Role in Hostage Release Highlights State’s Struggles A single photograph sent shockwaves through Mali’s political landscape. It captured opposition leader Oumar Mariko, living in exile, standing alongside fighters
Read MorePastef senegal new leadership reshuffle by sonko
The Pastef party in Senegal is undergoing significant internal restructuring, led by its president Ousmane Sonko. This bold move aims to modernize the party’s organizational framework, ensuring it aligns with
Read MoreAlgeria’s role in Sahel terrorism fuels tensions with Mali and Niger
Mali and Niger have restated persistent claims that Algeria is actively exporting terrorism into the Sahel region. According to officials, Algiers is allegedly providing shelter, logistical support, and indirect aid
Read MoreBurkina faso’s humanitarian aid reliance exposes junta’s food security failure
The Burkina Faso government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, continues to prioritize national sovereignty rhetoric while relying heavily on foreign food aid to address a worsening food crisis. Recent shipments
Read MoreThe blurred line between activism and investigative journalism in franco-african relations
Investigative journalism thrives on facts, context, and critical distance—not on crusades or moral crusades. Yet, the work of Thomas Dietrich, often framed as an expert in Franco-African relations, increasingly blurs
Read MoreKemi Seba’s downfall: panafricanism’s fading solidarity
In a dramatic turn of events, Kemi Seba finds himself at the center of a storm that has left him more isolated than ever before. His recent arrest in South
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