Cotonou’s container turnaround success story: the fallout, the debate, and what West African ports do next
The numbers coming out of Benin’s main seaport have ignited a regional conversation. With container waiting times held between 36…
Month: October 2026
Niger’s legal storm: five years sought for lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana as defence refuses to plead
A five-year prison request that has set Niger’s legal community on edge The trial of prominent Nigerien lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana…
A new judge from Benin joins the ECOWAS court: what happens after the oath in Abuja?
When Dr. Désiré Henri Aihou raised his hand in Abuja, the moment was about more than one man’s career. On…
A new judge from Benin joins the ECOWAS court: what happens after the oath in Abuja?
When Dr. Désiré Henri Aihou raised his hand in Abuja, the moment was about more than one man’s career. On…
Gabon’s fuel container rule: how drivers, stations and regulators are reacting
By Daniel Mbami — Journalist
Niger’s fuel price debate: the fallout, the backlash and what happens next
The recommendation landed like a thunderclap, yet it merely confirmed what many had feared for months. At the close of…
Ebola in DRC: mounting death toll, Kenya fallout and what the region must do next
By Élise Ntamag — Journalist
Moussa Kaka’s detention in Niger: the fallout, the debate, and the road ahead
A long-awaited confirmation, but questions linger The fate of Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, which had remained shrouded in uncertainty for…
Algeria-Niger fiber optic cable: fallout, debate, and the road ahead for the Sahel
At Assamaka, on the edge of the Sahara, Algeria and Niger have officially switched on their trans-Saharan fiber optic link.…
Niger-Algeria fibre optic corridor at Assamaka: fallout, debate and what happens next
By Daniel Mbami — Journalist
Benin’s 2027 growth outlook sparks debate over sustainability
As West African economies navigate global uncertainties, Benin’s latest economic projections have ignited a lively debate among analysts, business leaders,…