The jailing of social media figure Rita Djédjé has turned a simmering real estate scandal into a full-blown public debate in Côte d’Ivoire. With more than 320 million FCFA allegedly collected from…
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Niger’s expulsion from Paris: fallout, rising tensions and what could come next
A diplomatic rift with no clear end in sight The French government’s decision to declare two Nigerien intelligence officers persona non grata has once again exposed the depth of the crisis between…
DRC security guide validation sparks debate: what happens next
By Martin Ngu — Journalist
Fallout from the Dakar-Abidjan bank fraud: how 1.9 billion FCFA vanished and what happens next
The fallout from an alleged bank fraud involving 1.9 billion CFA francs continues to reverberate between Dakar and Abidjan, where two financial institutions are said to have been caught off guard by…
Burkina Faso’s dry season gamble: reactions mount as 254.79 billion FCFA plan takes shape
By Martin Ngu — 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…
Benin’s 2027 budget sparks debate: reactions and what lies ahead
The Beninese government has sent its 2027 draft finance bill to the National Assembly, setting the stage for parliamentary scrutiny and public debate. Balanced at 4,757.029 billion FCFA in both resources and…
Benin’s 2027 budget: what the 4,757 billion FCFA plan sparks and where it leads next
The submission of Benin’s 2027 draft finance bill to the National Assembly has set off a wave of commentary across the country, with the proposed 4,757.029 billion FCFA budget — a 14.7%…
What next for Cameroon’s opposition after Anicet Ekane’s unanswered Yaoundé wait?
By Martin Ngu — 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,…
Cotonou’s port efficiency record: the ripple effects and what West Africa expects next
The ripple effects of a standout performance While West African port hubs struggle with critical congestion, Benin’s maritime platform is drawing attention for its striking fluidity. With container waiting times estimated at…