Can West Africa’s highest court survive without political interference?
In a move watched closely across the region, Benin has taken a strategic step to reinforce the rule of law in West Africa by nominating Judge Désiré Henri Aihou to…
Gabon’s fuel jerrycan ban: will it ease shortages or leave drivers stranded?
By Yvette Tchuente — Journalist
Niger’s fuel price increase: a necessary bitter pill for energy stability?
Niger’s economy is grappling with mounting pressures, and a pressing dilemma emerges: can the energy crisis be resolved only by hiking fuel prices? During its first extraordinary session of 2026,…
What happens when Ebola crosses borders? Kenya’s first case reshapes regional health strategies
By Henri Nkeng — Journalist
What does Moussa Kaka’s confinement reveal about Niger’s junta under pressure?
After weeks of uncertainty, Niger’s military leadership has finally acknowledged that investigative journalist Moussa Kaka remains alive and in state custody. The announcement, made on October 6 by the country’s…
Is Algeria’s Saharan fiber optic gamble the key to Sahel’s digital future?
At the edges of the Sahara, where Algeria borders Niger, a silent revolution is unfolding. On a sun-baked plateau near the frontier town of Assamaka, the desert wind whispers through…
Is Niger-Algeria’s trans-Saharan fibre optic corridor the missing link for Sahel’s digital future?
By Yvette Tchuente — Journalist
Is personal ambition worth sacrificing national unity? Malick Ndiaye’s controversial move at Senegal’s assembly
By Yvette Tchuente — Journalist
Benin’s economic surge: a 7.7% growth target by 2027 without overheating
While global economic headwinds cast a shadow over many regional forecasts, Benin is emerging as West Africa’s most dynamic growth engine. The country is projected to achieve a 7.7% GDP…
Can guylain nyembo’s drc census strategy really reach every village?
By Henri Nkeng — Journalist
Can a nigerian diplomatic passport override an extradition request to Benin in South Africa?
The legal saga surrounding Kémi Séba in South Africa has reached a turning point. On October 6, 2026, a Pretoria court dismissed the activist’s claim to diplomatic immunity, despite his…
Will Mali’s conflict reach a breaking point after FLA’s pullback from Kidal?
The sudden withdrawal of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) from Kidal has sent shockwaves through northern Mali, prompting urgent questions about the strategic logic behind the move. Military analysts are…