In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
The Beninese government has launched a rigorous campaign against the proliferation of skin-lightening products. Effective since May 5, the sale of numerous creams, lotions, and other compounds designed to lighten skin has been strictly prohibited nationwide. This decisive measure targets a widespread practice whose escalating health risks have increasingly alarmed public health authorities. Halting the […]
Bénin border patrol intercepts 24 migrants attempting illegal crossing near Kassouala Routine border checks in northern Bénin have uncovered a clandestine movement this week. On Tuesday morning, law enforcement officers stationed at the Okpara bridge in the Kassouala district halted a convoy of 24 individuals, including one Béninois national suspected of serving as the group’s […]
The Gabonese government has taken decisive action to ensure domestic access to essential fish supplies. As of March 26, 2026, the export of sardines (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and the locally known « sans nom » fish (Heterotis niloticus) has been temporarily halted across the entire nation. This temporary ban, enforced through two official decrees issued by […]
West Africa’s top cocoa producers unite for sustainable future Leaders from Ivory Coast and Ghana convened in Abidjan for a landmark summit focused on reshaping the cocoa industry through sustainable practices. The high-level gathering brought together President Alassane Ouattara and his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama to chart a new course for Africa’s most vital […]
The Bénin–Niger border may soon reopen after more than two years of near-total closure. In Cotonou and Niamey, officials confirm ongoing technical talks aimed at restoring the flow of goods and people along the vital corridor linking the Port of Cotonou to landlocked regions of the Central Sahel. This potential thaw comes amid shifting regional […]
N’Djaména — The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chad marked Russia Day this month, spotlighting the steady expansion of bilateral ties between Moscow and N’Djaména across education, security and governance. Diplomatic momentum builds between Moscow and N’Djaména During the ceremony in the Chadian capital, Ambassador Vladimir Sokolenko underscored that the partnership between Russia and […]
The Director-General of Chad’s downstream petroleum sector regulator, Hassan Adoum Younousmi, met with Algeria’s Minister of State for Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, on June 16 in Algiers. The high-level discussion took place at the Algerian Ministry of Hydrocarbons, with key advisors from both sides present. The meeting underscored Algeria and Chad’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, […]
The electric vehicle revolution is quietly reshaping Côte d’Ivoire’s urban mobility landscape. Over 1,000 electric cars now navigate the streets of Abidjan and beyond, with the VTC (ride-hailing) sector emerging as their primary domain. These silent, fuel-free vehicles are proving particularly attractive to drivers seeking to slash operational costs amid rising fuel prices. Drivers embrace […]
From fiery rhetoric to measured statesmanship Since departing the Prime Minister’s office, Ousmane Sonko has undergone a remarkable transformation in his public discourse. The once outspoken Pastef leader has adopted a markedly more measured and nuanced tone, deliberately shedding his previous confrontational posture to project an image of political moderation. The evolution of a political […]
Gabon is making bold strides under President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s leadership to transform its healthcare system into a regional powerhouse. The nation’s strategic vision centers on modernizing medical infrastructure, expanding technical capabilities, and enhancing access to quality care—ambitions that could reshape the country’s health landscape if successfully implemented.
The Africa Corps, Russia’s military unit replacing the Wagner Group in Mali, is recalibrating its strategy by pulling fighters away from the country’s volatile northern regions. Instead, its focus now lies on safeguarding the capital, Bamako, and bolstering the ruling junta with aerial support and intelligence for Malian troops on the ground. Analysts suggest this […]
Benin has enacted a landmark shift in its healthcare system, placing human life at the forefront of emergency medical interventions. Under the new directive, financial barriers no longer delay critical care, with the guiding principle now firmly anchored in the phrase: ‘Treat first, settle the bill later.’ Hospitals at the heart of the reform The […]