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In a dominant display of attacking prowess at the 2026 U-18 School Football World Cup in Suzhou, China, the Benin national team extended their unbeaten streak with a 27-0 rout …
Benin U-18 school football team shatters India 27-0 in undefeated World Cup run Read More
Ecobank’s recent announcement of a $231 million commitment to Benin marks a significant boost to the country’s financial credibility and economic development ambitions. The pledge, made during a high-level meeting …
Ecobank’s $231 million pledge strengthens Benin’s financial credibility and growth prospects Read More
Togo’s latest attempt to revive political dialogue has hit a wall after four major opposition coalitions formally rejected the government’s invitation. The move underscores deepening divisions over constitutional reforms passed …
Togo’s opposition snubs government talks, demands fresh political foundations Read More
Niger’s government has rolled out sweeping new measures to tackle a worsening fuel shortage gripping the nation. As of October 19, 2026, a joint decree from the Ministry of Interior, …
Niger imposes strict fuel station curfews as crisis deepens nationwide Read More
Following another night of urban unrest marked by looting, violent clashes, and barricades in major French cities, the government is grappling with a severe political and security crisis. Despite widespread …
Macron blocks Nuñez resignation, pushes for immediate police overhaul amid France riots Read More
Senegal’s draft 2027 budget, tabled by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration, reflects a decisive pivot toward human capital and connectivity, despite ongoing fiscal constraints. The headline measures—twelve LYNAQE digital high …
Senegal’s 2027 budget reveals bold push for digital schools and Casamance bridge amid tight credit markets Read More
Fresh evidence has exposed a grim paradox in Mali’s fight against violent extremism: while soldiers fall to jihadist bullets, civilians are paying the ultimate price in alleged military crackdowns. New …
Mali’s brutal security reality: soldiers slaughtered by jihadists amid civilian deaths blamed on government troops Read More
Niamey’s streets choke on empty fuel stations In Niger’s capital, daily life has ground to a halt. Motorists endure endless queues at gas stations that have run dry, while authorities …
Niamey’s fuel scarcity exposes Niger’s systemic energy collapse Read More
Russian Influence in CAR: A Controversial Experiment Under the Microscope In the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) has become the most advanced testing ground for Russia’s African …
Central African Republic: Russia’s African laboratory faces growing scrutiny Read More
Cyrille Atonfack Guemo’s direct indictment after a decade of anglophone violence Ten years after the first protests erupted in Cameroon’s anglophone regions in October 2016, Captain Cyrille Atonfack Guemo has …
Cameroon’s anglophone conflict: ten years of separatist violence and systematic exploitation Read More
Benin confirms six months of fuel reserves amid pump supply strains Benin’s government has confirmed that national fuel reserves can now sustain consumption for up to six months, doubling earlier …
Benin confirms six months of fuel reserves amid pump supply strains Read More
The race for Senegal’s 2027 municipal elections is taking shape, with political figures lining up to contest key city halls. From Dakar to Matam, aspiring mayors are staking their claims, …
Senegal 2027: early municipal hopefuls set the stage for local power shifts Read More