Benin’s head of state, Romuald Wadagni, has just completed a 48-hour working visit to Kigali, his first official trip to…
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A decisive turning point for West African logistics: Benin accelerates its Cotonou-Niamey corridor
Benin has just reached a decisive turning point in its bid to become West Africa’s leading freight gateway. Anchored by…
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Drone downed over Mecca: the pivotal moment that raises Saudi Arabia’s stakes
The Saudi-led military coalition confirmed on Wednesday, September 16, that its air defenses had taken down an armed drone attributed…
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Niger’s turning point: 500 worshippers seized after Friday prayers and a security promise in ruins
On 21 August 2026, Niger crossed a line it cannot walk back. Minutes after Friday prayers ended, gunmen sealed off…
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The moment Benin takes over Paris: Fnac Saint-Lazare’s cultural turning point
From September 22 to October 17, 2026, Fnac Paris Saint-Lazare is putting Benin in the spotlight. Exhibitions, talks, debates, cinema,…
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A breakthrough attempt on Senegal’s special funds hits a wall as parliament’s momentum stalls
The turning point that promised to end opaque spending For weeks, Senegalese lawmakers had pushed an ambitious effort to bring…
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Mariam Sankara and the fight for a memory: a turning point in Burkina Faso
A solemn inauguration, a conspicuous absence On 17 May 2025, Burkina Faso unveiled the Thomas Sankara and Twelve Companions Mausoleum…
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A defining moment for Burkina Faso: the 85.38% administrative efficiency claim that changes everything
The turning point that nobody saw coming At a time when Burkina Faso’s citizens grapple with rising poverty and shrinking…
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Mutiny in Niamey exposes deep rifts in Niger’s military
A failed mutiny at Niamey’s Air Base 101 in late August left a devastating toll—claiming the lives of at least…
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Algerian gunship strike on Niger border kills 48 gold miners as Niamey stays silent
A deadly dawn over the Sahara Forty-eight civilians lost their lives when an Algerian military helicopter opened fire on an…
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Gabon’s public debt falls below 70% of GDP after audit
Gabon now has a clearer picture of its public debt. An audit commissioned by the state and finalized as of…
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Benin’s schools reopen nationwide as security improves and fees are waived
Classrooms across Benin came back to life on Monday, September 14, 2026, as the new academic year officially began. From…
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