The decision is made, and now the debate begins. Benin’s government has formally cleared the way for construction to start on fourteen health centres across the country, alongside a full overhaul of…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Benin’s new coastal authority between Fidjrossè and Ouidah: reactions, debate and what comes next
The Benin government’s decision to establish a dedicated body to oversee development along the strategic stretch of coast between Fidjrossè and Ouidah has triggered a wave of reactions and opened a broader…
Burkina Faso’s 40 billion CFA market debt: reactions mount as sovereignty narrative meets fiscal reality
When Burkina Faso’s government talks about sovereignty, it is not just rhetoric — it is a daily message. Yet on 7 October 2026, the state once again turned to private investors on…
Niger’s fuel denial: public backlash and the uncertain road ahead
The official narrative and its discontents In Niger, a curious contradiction has taken hold. Long lines of vehicles and motorcycles stretch outside fuel stations, yet the authorities insist that no shortage exists….
Benin’s 35 fresh restitution claims: the fallout, the debate, and what happens next
A bold claim that reignites the restitution conversation Benin has opened a new chapter in its long campaign to reclaim cultural heritage held in France. President Romuald Wadagni has formally asked his…
After the Far North raids: reactions, blame and the road ahead
By Cécile Mboua — Journalist
Chad’s solar shift sparks debate: what the October deadline means for the nation’s energy future
By Cécile Mboua — Journalist
Benin-eu business mission in Cotonou: the reactions and what comes next
The economic relationship between Benin and the European Union has entered uncharted territory. On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, in Cotonou, the EU formally launched its very first economic mission on Beninese soil,…
Niger’s courtroom verdict looms: five-year sentence sought for lawyer Lirwana sparks debate on digital freedom
The legal confrontation between Niger’s judiciary and outspoken lawyers has reached a critical juncture, igniting a fierce public debate about the boundaries of free expression in the digital age. On Tuesday, October…
Gabon’s jerrycan rule change: drivers react as fuel stations enforce new container standards
By Cécile Mboua — Journalist
Niger’s fuel price proposal: how the CCR’s bitter pill is reshaping the national debate
The first extraordinary session of 2026 of Niger’s Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR) has ended with a recommendation that landed like a thunderclap, confirming fears that had been simmering for months. The…
Niger-Algeria fibre optic link at Assamaka: reactions and what comes next for the trans-Saharan corridor
By Cécile Mboua — Journalist