Burkina Faso’s digital showcase: the backlash and what should come next
As Ouagadougou lights up for the national days of patriotic commitment and citizen participation, the transitional government is rolling out…
Author: Daniel Mbami
Journalist
Cotonou deal rush exposes how closed borders drain West Africa’s economy
Algeria’s multisector delegation to the Benin Deal Room 2026, held in Cotonou from 16 to 18 September, is more than…
What the Benin-France deals signed at the Élysée mean for households, businesses and the economy
Benin and France have opened a fresh chapter in their partnership, and the consequences will be felt far beyond the…
What Kalev Mutond’s death means for everyday life and business in DR Congo
Kalev Mutond’s death: a turning point with real consequences The passing of Kalev Mutond, the former head of DR Congo’s…
What the $250,000 US anti-trafficking package actually changes for victims in Benin
Benin’s fight against human trafficking has received a new injection of support: a $250,000 American financing package designed to equip…
Niger: Moussa Kaka’s disappearance and the real cost for citizens, businesses and the media economy
The disappearance of Moussa Kaka is not an isolated incident. It lands on a country where, since the July 2023…
How Niger’s 418 billion FCFA fuel debt is squeezing households, businesses and the national economy
The real-world cost of a 418 billion FCFA hole Niger’s fuel supply chain is under severe strain, and the consequences…
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…
DR Congo’s national dialogue: the real-world consequences for citizens and the economy
What the national dialogue means for ordinary Congolese In Kinshasa, a legal expert has weighed in on the national dialogue…
Mecca’s near-miss panic: the real impact on pilgrims, business, and the pilgrimage economy
Mecca — a fleeting disturbance inside the Grand Mosque can still ripple through the global pilgrimage economy. In the early…
What Benin’s 600 billion FCFA tourism spend means for households, businesses and the wider economy
Benin currently sits 19th in Africa for tourism development, according to the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index.…
Guinea-Bissau’s military veto on Embaló’s return: what it means for daily life and livelihoods
Bissau – The military leadership in Guinea-Bissau has firmly rejected former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s attempt to return from exile…