Togo’s unconditional backing for the gnassingbé family stirs controversy
The political landscape in Togo has grown increasingly tense, with recent remarks from groups identified as loyalist militias or paramilitary…
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Bénin boosts local food processing to cut imports and create jobs
In a bold push to secure its food future, the Bénin government has accelerated its drive to transform raw agricultural…
Niger tightens anti-corruption laws with unprecedented penalties
Niger Introduces Strict New Penalties for Financial Crimes The Nigerien government has enacted sweeping amendments to its Penal Code, significantly…
Gabon’s oligarchic shift reshapes the SEEG energy giant
Gabon’s transition toward renewed governance has reached a pivotal milestone with the sweeping restructuring of the Société d’énergie et d’eau…
Benin’s performance-driven cotton strategy to boost agricultural sovereignty
Bénin Embarks on Performance-Based Agricultural Subsidies for Cotton Producers The agricultural sector in West Africa is witnessing a transformative shift…
Russia’s shadow play in west africa’s geopolitical chessboard
In a meticulously researched investigation, a Russian news outlet has exposed what it describes as a Moscow-engineered shift in West…
Civilian fatalities and kidnapping in ayorou terror strike
The Tillabéri region continues to endure relentless armed violence, with no letup in sight. This past Friday morning at approximately…
Niger secures IMF funding for economic reforms and climate resilience
Following intensive negotiations in Niamey, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Nigerien authorities, paving the…
Escalation in northern Mali as separatist group prepares major offensive
The security landscape in northern Mali has taken a decisive turn, with the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) significantly…
Burkina Faso opens doors to exiles with judicial accountability
The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has issued an official statement that signifies a pivotal moment in the…
Gabon’s food sovereignty: why rely on foreign investors when local champions exist?
The announcement of the Guinean group SONOCO planning to produce 15 million chickens annually in Gabon has reignited discussions about…
Bamako gripped by rising tensions after JNIM video release
The capital of Mali, Bamako, is experiencing heightened anxiety following the public release of a new video by the Support…