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…
After Sonko: Senegal’s flood debate shifts to accountability and the road ahead
By Élise Ntamag — Journalist
Cotonou port’s transit surge triggers regional debate and a new race for West Africa’s trade future
The remarkable expansion of Cotonou’s port is no longer just a Benin story. It has become a flashpoint for debate…
Spain’s housing crisis fallout: snap election race puts rent and reform in the crosshairs
The political shockwave of a failed housing vote Spain has entered a fresh chapter of political uncertainty after parliament rejected…
Cameroon-Nigeria border trade revival sparks debate over security and economic future
Since 2019, cross-border commerce between northern Nigeria and Cameroon’s Far North has gradually resumed. Improved security along the corridor has…
Niger’s uranium deals after Orano: what ordinary citizens actually stand to gain
When Niamey severed ties with Orano, the French group that had mined Niger’s uranium for more than fifty years, the…
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…
How the Igbokoda ATR-42 crash is reshaping daily life and business across Ondo state
The morning of Monday, 5 October began like any other in the coastal belt of Ondo state, until word spread…
Cotonou’s pivot to Burkina Faso reshapes incomes and jobs across Benin’s port economy
The diplomatic rupture between Benin and Niger has redrawn the map of West African trade, yet it has not dimmed…
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…