Can the democratic republic of Congo’s new security blueprint actually unite divided regions?
By Henri Nkeng — Journalist
Who really pocketed 1.9 billion FCFA between Dakar and Abidjan? The bank fraud question that could redefine West African finance
How could 1.9 billion CFA francs vanish from two banks operating between Dakar and Abidjan without triggering immediate alarm? That is the urgent question hanging over a bank fraud scandal…
Can Africa’s energy future be rewritten by a billion-dollar oil deal?
In a landmark transaction that has sent ripples through the global energy sector, Oryx Energies—a Swiss oil trader with deep roots in Africa—has been sold for nearly $1 billion. This…
Senegal’s political earthquake: can Diomaye Faye survive without Sonko’s coalition?
By Henri Nkeng — Journalist
What could religious leaders in DRC gain by joining Tshisekedi’s peace push?
By Henri Nkeng — Journalist
Can Benin’s healthcare plan really bridge the rural-urban divide?
As the government accelerates its public health modernization drive, a pivotal question looms over Benin’s latest initiative: will 14 new rural health centers and a flagship maternity upgrade finally erase…
Is Faure Gnassingbé’s 7th China trip the turning point for Togo’s economic survival?
By Henri Nkeng — Journalist
Can Benin’s fast-growing fidjrossè-ouidah coastline stay balanced between tourism booms and wetland loss?
With Benin’s Fidjrossè–Ouidah coastal corridor rapidly becoming the country’s next big tourism hotspot, a high-stakes question is taking center stage: how can rapid development avoid suffocating the natural wetlands that…
Benin 2027 budget surge: can 4.7 trillion FCFA unlock real economic transformation?
Benin’s government has submitted its 2027 draft budget to the National Assembly, proposing a historic 4,757.03 billion FCFA allocation — a 14.7% surge from 2026’s adjusted budget. The bold move…
Burkina Faso’s sovereignty agenda faces a 40 billion CFA bond test
Burkina Faso’s leadership continues to champion national sovereignty and self-reliance, yet the country’s fiscal realities are forcing a tough reassessment. On October 7, 2026, the government tapped the UMOA bond…