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

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Patrice 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.

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Benin 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

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Benin 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,

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Niger leads uemoa’s rising bad loans crisis in 2026
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Niger 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.

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Niger 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

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Mali’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

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Pastef 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

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Algeria’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

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Burkina 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

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The blurred line between activism and investigative journalism in franco-african relations
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The 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

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Kemi 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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