Benin–Spain cultural alliance: what the reaction tells us about what comes next
When Cotonou and Madrid announced their renewed cultural cooperation, the response was swift — and revealing. Within days, artists, cultural…
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Niger: Tiani’s widening purge sparks debate over citizenship and loyalty
When a leader who seized power by force begins to fear being overthrown in turn, the political landscape shifts in…
Benin–Cuba economic reset: the debate, the doubts and what happens next
A diplomatic meeting that has set off a wider conversation Something shifted in Cotonou this week, and it was not…
One year on, Marguerite Gnakadé’s case still stirs debate about Togo’s direction
Exactly twelve months have passed since Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, a former minister of the armed forces, was taken into custody…
Designing locally or importing forever? the stakes behind Benin’s first sustainable engineering master’s
Benin’s higher education landscape has shifted again, and the real question is no longer whether the country can host an…
Can Benin’s tax administration win over Parakou, Comè and Lokossa taxpayers with online services?
Benin Can Benin’s tax administration win over Parakou, Comè and Lokossa taxpayers with online services? Starting 21 September 2026, partner…
Sevilla vs Barcelona: can La Liga’s biggest mismatch produce the night’s biggest shock?
This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. Play responsibly, 18+ The question hanging over the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán this weekend is…
General Moussa Salaou Barmou’s American training: what is really at stake for Niger’s special forces?
How much of Niger’s elite counterterrorism capability can be traced back to one officer’s American schooling? That is the question…
Can Abidjan’s two-day open house actually launch young Ivorians into work?
What if two days in Abidjan could be the deciding factor in a young Ivorian’s career? That is the question…
Chad’s Klessoum pardon: will the release of 150 inmates truly reshape justice and family life?
Law and Justice Chad’s Klessoum pardon: will the release of 150 inmates truly reshape justice and family life? The Minister…
Togo: media crackdown puts businesses and citizens on edge
When journalism starts colliding with the demands of those in power, it stops being just a newsroom problem. It becomes…
What the Niger reshuffle really means for citizens, businesses and the economy
A government shake-up that changes faces, not outcomes The decree signed on 15 September 2026 by General Abdourahamane Tiani is…