blood gold fuels Wagner’s shadow networks in africa An investigative report by the Global Initiative has exposed the covert financial and criminal networks that sustain the controversial Wagner Group across Africa. These…
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Benin’s president wadagni visits Ouagadougou to strengthen regional bonds
His Excellency President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Bénin arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, this Tuesday afternoon for a high-stakes visit of friendship and strategic collaboration. The Béninois head of state’s…
Bénin’s new president initiates dialogue with Sahel states
Cotonou is charting a significant new course in its diplomatic strategy. Barely invested as Bénin’s head of state, President Romuald Wadagni has embarked on a pivotal regional tour, commencing with visits to…
Bénin’s 42nd national tree day: empowering youth for a greener future
The Republic of Bénin is significantly accelerating its initiatives for forest landscape restoration. On Monday, June 1, 2026, the Hêkandji Public Primary School (EPP), situated within the commune of Tori-Bossito, served as…
President Wadagni’s swift diplomatic move to Abuja
Barely having assumed the presidency on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in making his international presence felt. This past Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state embarked on…
Benin’s sovereign debt management: a masterclass in financial resilience
The African continent’s public debt trajectory has crossed a significant threshold. Between 2021 and 2023, debt repayments on the continent, for the first time, exceeded the budgets allocated to education. In 2024,…
Benin’s new president prioritizes regional unity with landmark visit to Nigeria
The newly elected President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, has made a bold diplomatic move just days after assuming office. On May 31, 2026—exactly one week after his inauguration—he embarked on his first…
Fake degrees scandal shakes Burkina Faso government
The recent dismissal of three high-ranking officials from the Presidency, Water and Forests, and Information Sciences departments by the Council of Ministers has exposed a long-standing scandal: Burkina Faso’s civil service is…
Togo ends sms exam results scam that drained billions from families
Putting an end to a decades-long financial drain on families For many years, Togo’s education system operated what amounted to a financial extraction machine, siphoning funds directly from the wallets of low-income…
Togo’s enduring dynasty: how the Gnassingbé family controls power
The Republic of Togo holds a dubious distinction: it is home to Africa’s longest-standing political dynasty. After Gnassingbé Eyadéma ruled for 38 years, his son, Faure Gnassingbé, now enters his third decade…
Forced evictions in Niamey leave 26 000 without shelter or support
The recent mass eviction of 26,000 individuals in Niamey has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among civil society groups. Authorities executed this sweeping operation with no accompanying measures or relocation plans, prioritizing brute…
Burkina Faso faces internal fractures as Traoré’s regime tightens grip
The Transition Regime’s Descent into Autocracy The Burkina Faso transitional government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have crossed a critical threshold. Once hailed by supporters as a leader of change,…