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The political landscape in Gabon experienced a sharp shift this Wednesday as Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a key figure from the previous administration under Ali Bongo Ondimba, was officially remanded in custody. …
Former Gabonese prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze placed in custody Read More
When reflecting on the legacy of Patrice Talon, one specific achievement stands out above the rest: the roads. Over the past decade, the Head of State has fundamentally reshaped Benin. …
Patrice Talon’s legacy of over 2,000 kilometres of paved roads: a decade of record-breaking infrastructure Read More
Following the detention of Robert Gilles Stellio Capo Chichi, better known as Kemi Seba, in Pretoria, Beninese authorities have officially commented. During the April 22, 2026, ministerial briefing, government spokesperson …
Benin formalises charges against Kemi Seba and seeks extradition Read More
Lors de la séance du Conseil des ministres du 22 avril 2026, présidée par le chef de l’État Patrice Talon, le gouvernement a validé l’installation de quatre nouvelles unités industrielles …
Le bénin booste son secteur industriel avec l’approbation de quatre nouveaux projets d’envergure Read More
The economic review for January 2026 presents a stark reality for the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). While the regional banking industry has reached significant milestones, it is …
Niger leads West African nations in unpaid bank loans amid rising regional risks Read More
Why the Sahel Nations Struggle to Sever Ties with ECOWAS Recent remarks by foreign ministers from Niger and Mali have sparked intense debate. On one hand, they vehemently accuse neighboring …
Sahel nations face ceo challenges after leaving ecowas Read More
Behind the headlines: a photo that exposes Mali’s fragility What began as a humanitarian breakthrough has morphed into a political earthquake. A single image—Oumar Mariko, the exiled opposition leader, standing …
Mali’s state sovereignty shaken by private hostage release Read More
In Senegal, the Pastef party is revamping its internal structure under the guidance of its leader, Ousmane Sonko. This strategic move aims to modernize the party’s operations and align its …
Pastef party restructuring under ousmane sonko leadership in senegal Read More
The governments of Mali and Niger have once again raised serious concerns about Algeria’s alleged involvement in fueling terrorism across the Sahel, pointing to its suspected role in sheltering and …
Algeria’s alleged role in Sahel terrorism sparks regional tensions Read More
Burkina Faso’s promises of self-sufficiency are crumbling under the weight of a deepening food crisis, as the transitional government scrambles to plug the gap with emergency rice donations from Pakistan, …
Burkina faso’s military junta relies on foreign rice aid amid failed sovereignty claims Read More
The blurred boundary between journalism and activism in franco-african investigations Investigative journalism and activism may appear similar at first glance, but they serve fundamentally different purposes. Thomas Dietrich’s career exemplifies …
Blurring the lines between activism and journalism in franco-african relations Read More
From vocal ally to silent outcast Once a prominent voice in pan-African activism, Kémi Séba now faces extradition from South Africa to Benin, but his most striking setback may be …
The fall of Kemi Seba: betrayal and isolation in panafricanist circles Read More