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Why west Africa’s fastest-growing economy faces a pivotal moment The question looms large across economic forums in Dakar, Lagos, and Abidjan: can Benin’s remarkable growth trajectory hold steady through 2027?…
When state policies cross into collective punishment Niamey — A recent order from Niger’s Interior Ministry has sent shockwaves through the Mohamid community. A radio broadcast dated October 7, 2026…
The escalating clashes between the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS) along the Mali-Burkina Faso border are exposing a…
The Republic of Benin has taken a bold step forward in its economic transformation journey, securing three financing agreements totaling 249.5 billion FCFA ($418 million) with the Islamic Development Bank…
Miski’s deadly clash exposes deeper fractures in Tibesti’s fragile peace The Tibesti region in northern Chad stands at a crossroads. A recent gunfight in the mining zone of Awa on…
When acknowledgment isn’t enough: why Mali’s military remains silent on civilian deaths The Malian army’s latest statement is a masterclass in brevity—and opacity. On October 14, 2026, the General Staff…
As the dust settles on a decade of unbridled energy ambition in West Africa, two nations—Senegal and Nigeria—stand at the precipice of a seismic reckoning. The once-celebrated gas and oil…
As Africa Corps takes over Wagner’s operations in Mali, a critical question emerges: has the shift improved civilian safety, or merely perpetuated existing patterns of abuse? Reports indicate that despite…
The central region of Mali is reeling from another tragic incident as reports emerge of a deadly airstrike that left at least eight civilians dead—mostly women and children—in the village…
The interception of a 244-meter oil tanker by the French Navy in the Indian Ocean has ignited a critical debate: Could Benin’s national flag be the weak link enabling Russia’s…
The clock is ticking. Since September 25, 2026, the Goumeri W-8 well in Niger’s Agadem block has been spewing crude oil and gas over 10 meters into the air—a disaster…
When a crisis committee’s expenses spiral out of control A closely guarded meeting at Niger’s Primature on October 12, 2026, was meant to stabilize the oil sector. Instead, it exposed…