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The West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) has earmarked Togo as the host of a groundbreaking $2.4 billion phosphate fertilizer industrial hub, a cornerstone of its 2026-2030 regional investment …
Togo to house UEMOA’s $2.4B phosphate fertilizer hub by 2030 Read More
The Republic of Benin has taken a historic step by conferring citizenship to 53 Afro-descendants on October 24, 2026. This landmark announcement marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s efforts …
Benin grants citizenship to 53 Afro-descendants: what economic impact awaits? Read More
Niamey faces a critical legal and political test following Algeria’s parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Niger. The question now is whether Nigerien authorities adhered to the constitutional procedures outlined …
Niger and Algeria’s military deal: did authorities follow constitutional laws on foreign troop presence? Read More
When the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) seized power in Niger on July 26, 2023, it cited worsening insecurity, mismanagement, and a loss of sovereignty under …
Niger’s military rulers: sovereignty claims exposed as security and economy worsen Read More
The Republic of Benin and the United Arab Emirates have reached a landmark economic milestone with the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during an official visit to …
Benin and UAE seal landmark economic pact to slash trade barriers Read More
Unprecedented jihadist turf war grips the Sahel’s most volatile region The tri-border zone where Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger meet has become the epicenter of a brutal jihadist power struggle. …
Jihadist clashes in Sahel’s tri-border zone expose military juntas’ security failures despite coups Read More
Algeria’s decision to convene both chambers of parliament on 25 October has reignited questions about its military ambitions in the Sahel, particularly regarding Niger. While speculation swirls over a potential …
Algeria’s parliament meets as Sahel military role comes under scrutiny Read More
At 41, William Célestin Fokam—a former African sambo champion—met a brutal end on the ukrainian battlefield after enlisting in Russia’s military. His death exposes a grim pattern: african fighters dying …
Russia’s war in Ukraine claims african fighters like Cameroun’s william fokam Read More
The government of Togo has unveiled its 2.6841 trillion FCFA (approximately $4.6 billion) budget proposal for 2027, outlining priorities in security, economic transformation, and social cohesion. Yet, critical questions linger: …
Togo’s 2027 budget: 2.68 trillion FCFA plan under scrutiny Read More
The appeal hearing in the Houndété-Atchadé dispute—stemming from the contested succession of Thomas Boni Yayi as leader of Benin’s Les Démocrates party—has been postponed to 14 January 2027. Amid ongoing …
Benin democrats divide deepens as appeal delays and congress reshape party Read More
After years of strained relations with the European Union, Niger has taken a formal diplomatic step by accrediting a new envoy to Brussels. On Thursday, 22 October, Nigerian diplomat Adamou …
Niger’s eu envoy: a diplomatic step amid unresolved disputes Read More
Despite being a significant oil producer, Niger struggles with severe fuel shortages that disrupt transportation, commerce, and daily life, particularly in the capital Niamey. The crisis exposes critical gaps in …
Niger’s fuel crisis: local oil fails to meet national demand despite production capacity Read More