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Benin’s government has sent its 2027 draft finance bill to the National Assembly for review and a vote, raising a key question: can a budget balanced at 4,757.029 billion FCFA …
Benin’s 2027 budget: can 4,757 billion FCFA turn ambition into lasting results? Read More
The aftermath of an unexplained disappearance The disappearance of the Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, who vanished more than a month ago after leaving the premises of Radio Télévision Saraounia in …
What information does Moussa Kaka’s detention conceal in Niger? Read More
Benin is positioning itself as a standout performer in West Africa as regional economies confront global volatility. New projections from the World Bank indicate that the country will sustain a …
Benin’s 2027 outlook: robust growth with inflation under control Read More
With less than three months to go before Gabon’s ban on imports of table chicken is due to take effect on 1 January 2027, Libreville and Washington are squaring off …
Can Gabon’s poultry import ban survive a US challenge at the WTO? Read More
In West Africa, water security remains a daily struggle, and in Niger, access to clean drinking water is the final barrier protecting millions of households from disease. But a provisional …
Can Niger’s water utility still be trusted with public health after the audit bombshell? Read More