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Behind the diplomatic formalities at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Benin’s national statement at the 81st session of the General Assembly revealed a carefully constructed security approach that …
Inside Benin’s UN strategy: the realities shaping its security doctrine Read More
When the 16th ordinary plenary assembly of the Conférence des organisations internationales non gouvernementales (COING) de la Francophonie opened in Cotonou on 28 September 2026, the two-day gathering was far …
Inside the Cotonou civil society summit: what francophone peace efforts really hinge on Read More
Accra has turned down a sweeping health partnership with Washington, citing concerns over medical data access, pathogen information, and restrictions on drug oversight. The move has reignited a broader conversation …
Ghana’s health data refusal: the untold story behind Accra’s $109 million decision Read More
The anatomy of an official announcement In Burkina Faso, the claim by Captain Ibrahim Traoré that roughly 300 armored vehicles have rolled out of a national production line since November …
Faso Armored’s 300 armored vehicles: how a state narrative took shape in Burkina Faso Read More
The strategic backdrop to Benin’s China breakthrough Behind Benin’s newly secured access to the Chinese market lies a quiet but consequential piece of customs diplomacy: the mutual recognition of the …
Inside the customs mechanics powering Benin’s export push into China Read More
The roots of a recurring crisis in northern Niger AGADEZ The situation in northern Niger cannot be reduced to official statements or announcements of new energy capacity. On the ground, …
Northern Niger’s water and power crisis: an anatomy of systemic failure Read More
Behind the scenes at Air Sénégal, a quiet investigation is unfolding that goes far beyond routine workplace discipline. The national carrier is now the subject of an inquiry into an …
Air Sénégal smuggling inquiry: inside the crew network that slipped past security Read More
The 2026 revised budget bill (PLFR) that reached Senegal’s National Assembly on September 18, 2026, exposes a stark recalibration of Dakar’s fiscal ambitions — and the underlying dynamics are as …
Senegal’s 2026 budget revision: the inside story of how 555 billion FCFA in investment vanished Read More
When Benin’s delegation put pen to paper on a fresh €544,042 contribution to UNAIDS for 2026-2027, the headline number told only part of the story. The signature, delivered on the …
What really sits behind Benin’s €544,042 pledge to UNAIDS Read More
Benin’s port training deal: the forces shaping Luxembourg’s €15 million commitment Behind the headline figure of 9.8 billion FCFA lies a carefully calibrated bet on Benin’s port workforce — and …
Benin’s port training deal: the forces shaping Luxembourg’s €15 million commitment Read More
Behind the numbers: a payroll contraction that reshapes household budgets As Burkina Faso’s school year gets underway, a quieter structural shift is drawing attention: the gradual thinning of the state’s …
Behind Burkina Faso’s shrinking public payroll: the household economics of 1,917 fewer agents Read More
Yaoundé has already set up working groups to take a hard look at Tripoli’s proposal. Is Cameroon ready to open its airspace to a Libyan carrier while security risks still …
Should Cameroon bet on a Libyan air corridor while Tripoli’s skies remain risky? Read More