General Barmou’s fall in Niger: the real cost for citizens, businesses and the economy
The fallout from the failed mutiny in Niamey is no longer confined to the barracks. It is now hitting households,…
Month: September 2026
Lomé agreements: what a safe return really means for Burkina Faso refugees and host countries
The signing of three tripartite agreements in Lomé on 11 September between Benin, Ghana, Togo, Burkina Faso and the UN…
Niger purge’s real toll: how Tiani’s fear is reshaping daily life, business and security
The military regime in Niger has taken another step in its headlong flight. Barely days after a sweeping reshuffle at…
Benin’s logistics corridor bet: what it means for businesses and households
Benin’s logistics corridor bet: what it means for businesses and households Benin is doubling down on its role as a…
Houthi drone near Mecca: the real-world fallout for pilgrims, businesses and Saudi Arabia’s economy
The Saudi-led military coalition announced on Wednesday, September 16, that it had destroyed a drone attributed to the Houthi rebels…
Niger mosque abductions: the real toll on families, trade and trust after 500 worshippers vanish
On 21 August 2026, Niger crossed a line it may never uncross. Gunmen sealed off several mosques as Friday prayers…
Nigeria’s anti-jihadist drive leaves 1,100 fighters dead and reshapes local economies
In a sweeping military campaign that has reshaped the security landscape of Nigeria’s northeastern region, the Nigerian Armed Forces has…
What Benin’s 26-day Paris residency at Fnac Saint-Lazare means for diaspora, tourism and cultural ties
For nearly four weeks, from September 22 to October 17, 2026, the Fnac Paris Saint-Lazare will turn its third-floor forum…
Senegal’s shadow funds: How unchecked spending drains public trust and budgets
Unaccounted millions: The hidden cost of Senegal’s special funds On August 13, Justice Minister Moussa Sarr introduced a government amendment…
Wadagni’s Kigali visit and the Gisozi tribute: what it means for Benin’s economy and citizens
Benin’s president Romuald Wadagni began a two-day official visit to Rwanda on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. This is his first…
Sankara’s mausoleum in Burkina Faso: the real cost of an official memory
A state ceremony with global resonance On 17 May 2025, the site of the former Entente Council in Ouagadougou became…
Burkina Faso’s 85% efficiency claim: the real consequences for citizens and the economy
The gap between official claims and daily struggles As citizens across Burkina Faso grapple with rising poverty and shrinking access…