Burkina Faso: locally assembled armored vehicles put to the test as JNIM overruns VDP positions
Mahlou and Winten: when military rhetoric meets the harsh reality of the battlefield The ground sometimes poses questions that official…
How Benin’s senate budget 2027 could reshape public services and economic priorities
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How SOCAR’s 10% stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine project could reshape the nation’s energy future
Côte d’Ivoire’s energy future under scrutiny as SOCAR secures stake in Baleine project The decision by Eni to sell a…
Benin’s airbadminton win over Algeria sparks economic ripple effects in Entebbe
How Benin’s opening victory sent shockwaves through East Africa’s airbadminton scene Benin’s airbadminton team delivered a stunning 60-37 upset victory…
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…
Benin-Rwanda partnership: how Wadagni’s Kigali visit will affect citizens, businesses and the economy
On his first official trip to Rwanda since taking office in May, Benin’s president Romuald Wadagni completed a 48-hour working…
General Barmou’s fall in Niger: the real cost for citizens, businesses and the economy
The fallout from the failed mutiny in Niamey is no longer confined to the barracks. It is now hitting households,…
Lomé agreements: what a safe return really means for Burkina Faso refugees and host countries
The signing of three tripartite agreements in Lomé on 11 September between Benin, Ghana, Togo, Burkina Faso and the UN…
Niger purge’s real toll: how Tiani’s fear is reshaping daily life, business and security
The military regime in Niger has taken another step in its headlong flight. Barely days after a sweeping reshuffle at…
Benin’s logistics corridor bet: what it means for businesses and households
Benin’s logistics corridor bet: what it means for businesses and households Benin is doubling down on its role as a…
Houthi drone near Mecca: the real-world fallout for pilgrims, businesses and Saudi Arabia’s economy
The Saudi-led military coalition announced on Wednesday, September 16, that it had destroyed a drone attributed to the Houthi rebels…
Niger mosque abductions: the real toll on families, trade and trust after 500 worshippers vanish
On 21 August 2026, Niger crossed a line it may never uncross. Gunmen sealed off several mosques as Friday prayers…