By Cécile Mboua — Journalist
Angola’s renewed support for DRC sparks debate: what happens next in the eastern crisis?
By Martin Ngu — 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…
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…
Benin’s judge takes his seat in Abuja: the debate now shifts to enforcement
When Désiré Henri Aihou took the oath as a judge of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja on 6 October 2026, the moment was more than a formality. The ceremony, held…
Benin’s judge takes his seat in Abuja: the debate now shifts to enforcement
When Désiré Henri Aihou took the oath as a judge of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja on 6 October 2026, the moment was more than a formality. The ceremony, held…
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…
Ebola in DR Congo: mounting toll, Kenya’s first death and what the region does next
By Martin Ngu — Journalist
Moussa Kaka’s detention in Niger: mounting reactions and an uncertain road ahead
The fate of Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka has moved from complete silence to partial acknowledgment. More than a month after he left the premises of Radio Télévision Saraounia in Niamey and vanished…
After the Algeria-Niger cable goes live: a new digital corridor in the Sahel, but at what cost?
At Assamaka, on the edge of the Sahara, Algeria and Niger have officially inaugurated their trans-Saharan fiber optic link. Beyond the kilometers of cable and the promises of high-speed internet lies something…