Benin’s delegation has now returned from Bucharest, and the debate about what was achieved there is only beginning. From 28 to 30 September 2026, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, president of Benin’s Economic and…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Benin-Algeria defense talks spark debate over Cotonou’s partnership strategy
The recent defense discussions between Benin and Algeria have ignited fresh debate about Cotonou’s military partnership strategy, raising questions about the implications for regional security and what lies ahead. As Benin navigates…
Mali’s fuel loan fallout: what the 8 billion CFA BOAD deal means for the energy crisis
The Malian government has secured an emergency loan of 8 billion CFA francs from the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to import roughly 20 million litres of fuel, a move that has…
After RAFFINOR-BF: Burkina Faso’s gold debate shifts to custody and control
A refinery unveiled, a controversy ignited On 28 September 2026, Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated Burkina Faso’s first national gold refinery in Ouagadougou, named RAFFINOR-BF. Officials presented the facility as a major step toward…
Cotonou’s civil society summit ends with a challenge: will francophone leaders listen?
The 16th Ordinary Plenary Assembly of the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (COING) of La Francophonie wrapped up in Cotonou after two days of intense debate, leaving participants with a pointed question:…
Kribi port at 15: the debates, the dividends and Cameroon’s next chapter
Fifteen years ago, Mboro on the outskirts of Kribi, a town in southern Cameroon, was little more than an isolated fishing village, its handful of homes linked by narrow, winding dirt tracks….
UK transit visa for Senegal: mounting fallout and the road ahead
The United Kingdom has tightened its entry rules for nine West African nations, Senegal among them, with the introduction of a mandatory airport transit visa. The decision, issued by the Home Office,…
AES single currency: how Traoré’s latest remarks sparked fresh debate and what could come next
Burkina Faso AES single currency: how Traoré’s latest remarks sparked fresh debate and what could come next The prospect of a shared currency for the Alliance of Sahel States remains unresolved, and…
Radio frequencies in Côte d’Ivoire: the AIGF tribune that has everyone talking, and what comes next
Abidjan, September 28, 2026 – The countdown is on. Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM, the public conversation around radio frequency management in Côte d’Ivoire will shift into high gear…
Guinea-Bissau reacts as Embaló confirms second-term bid, setting stage for contested vote
The political scene in Guinea-Bissau has shifted decisively following President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s formal announcement that he will seek a second term. The move, long anticipated but never certain, immediately sparked a…
Guinea-Bissau reacts as Embaló confirms second-term bid, setting stage for contested vote
The political scene in Guinea-Bissau has shifted decisively following President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s formal announcement that he will seek a second term. The move, long anticipated but never certain, immediately sparked a…
Faso Armored fallout: Burkina Faso’s armored vehicle saga stirs public debate and doubts about what comes next
The bold claim by Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré that nearly 300 armored vehicles have been produced since November 2025 has triggered intense public debate and a wave of skepticism. Rather than…