Benin’s economy feels the pull of a bigger Cotonou port
Benin’s economy is being reshaped by a port that is no longer content to wait for cargo bound for its…
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What the Benin-Germany security agreement means for citizens, businesses and the wider economy
Residents of northern Benin, traders in Cotonou and German firms eyeing West African markets all stand to feel the effects…
Traoré and Le Pen: the real-world fallout of a sovereignty echo
Publié aujourd’hui à 08h56 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app François Soudan Directeur de la rédaction…
Cameroon’s electoral justice in limbo: how Clément Atangana’s death affects voters, parties and the 2027 ballot
Clément Atangana, who died in Paris on 4 October 2026 after an illness, leaves behind a constitutional council whose decisions…
Gabon’s skills push: what 400 training slots in Libreville mean for households and local businesses
Politics Gabon’s skills push: what 400 training slots in Libreville mean for households and local businesses Libreville, Sunday 4 October…
Cameroon’s 15,607 billion FCFA debt: how rising repayments squeeze households and businesses
Cameroon kept raising fresh financing in 2026 to fund infrastructure projects, cover budget needs and service existing obligations. Public debt…
What the Russia–Togo corridor means for Sahel households, traders and regional supply chains
The deepening alignment between Lomé and Moscow is no longer confined to diplomatic declarations. With Russia proposing to turn the…
What Clément Atangana’s death means for Cameroon’s electoral justice system
The death of Clément Atangana, the long-serving president of Cameroon’s Constitutional Council, has sent ripples through the country’s political and…
Mistral’s arrival in Dakar: the tangible fallout for Senegal’s economy, security and French military ties
When the French Navy’s Mistral helicopter carrier docked in Dakar on Friday, October 2, 2026, the immediate impact went beyond…
Sonelgaz’s Senegal expansion: what the Senelec deals mean for households and businesses
Algeria’s state energy group Sonelgaz has signed two agreements with Senegal’s national electricity company, Senelec, in a move that could…
Gabon’s new national day for retirees: the real-world impact on households and the economy
Social Gabon’s new national day for retirees: the real-world impact on households and the economy Libreville, Saturday 3 October 2026…
What the Mistral’s Dakar stopover means for Senegal’s economy and security
What the Mistral’s Dakar stopover means for Senegal’s economy and security The French amphibious helicopter carrier Mistral is in Dakar…