Diplomatic tensions rise after Niamey airport attack amid Benin Niger border talks
The violent incident that unfolded on Thursday, 18 June 2026 has sent shockwaves through West Africa, casting a long shadow…
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Gabon’s global transparency challenge: a test for governance and financial integrity
Economy Gabon’s global transparency challenge: a test for governance and financial integrity By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026 56 No comment…
Mauritania’s economic policy under the microscope
Mauritania’s economic policy has rarely been scrutinized as closely as it has been in recent months. The debate surrounding fuel…
Benin secures 12.5 billion FCFA for agricultural modernization
The Republic of Benin has achieved a significant milestone in its pursuit of food sovereignty. The Islamic Development Bank (IDB)…
Togo’s surveillance scandal: when a regime turns to foreign spies
In a dramatic escalation of Togo’s political and media landscape, a new chapter in the mass surveillance saga has emerged.…
Mali’s war effort and new taxes spark frustration over gold wealth
Mali’s fiscal squeeze tightens as citizens question gold-driven austerity On June 16, 2026, the Malian government unveiled a sweeping tax…
Burkina Faso faces security setback as JNIM intensifies attacks in Ouahigouya
The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM),…
Controversy over Canal+ sanctions in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s Conseil supérieur de la Communication (CSC) has imposed a 50 million FCFA fine on Canal+ for cutting off…
Burkina Faso’s cement crisis: the truth behind rising costs and Faso Mêbo
The Faso Mêbo paradox: a development initiative fuelling cement shortages As cement prices surge to unaffordable levels in Burkina Faso,…
Burkina Faso’s Faso Mêbo agency scrutinized amid reconstruction claims
The Faso Mêbo agency, established under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré during the transitional government, was designed to symbolize…
Regional security cooperation in the face of Sahel terrorism
The escalating terrorist threat in the Sahel has prompted a decisive shift in regional security strategy, with Côte d’Ivoire extending…
Bénin cracks down on skin-lightening products amid health concerns
In a decisive move to protect public health, the government of Bénin has implemented a sweeping ban on skin-lightening products,…