Benin and Cuba have taken a concrete step to revive their long-standing economic partnership. In a diplomatic meeting held in Cotonou between Cuba’s ambassador, Denisse…
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Month: September 2026
Togo: Marguerite Gnakadé’s detention marks one year of silenced dissent
Exactly one year ago, on September 17, 2025, Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, a former defense minister, was taken into custody. Her arrest underscores a consistent pattern…
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Niger’s defense money: inside the CFPD and Domol Leydi power struggle
A presidential decree signed in May 2024. A financial mechanism worth potentially billions of FCFA. A new defense architecture. A cabinet reshuffle that stripped the…
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Baudelaire Ndong Ella takes up post as Gabon’s ambassador to the United States
Gabon’s new envoy officially begins work in Washington Baudelaire Ndong Ella has formally assumed his duties as Gabon’s ambassador to the United States. The Gabonese…
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Mali weighs US security overtures as Russia’s role faces scrutiny
For years, the story was straightforward: after pushing out French and European forces, Mali turned to Russia. Under General Assimi Goïta, Bamako made Moscow its…
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US $414 million Dasa investment eclipses SOMAÏR as Niger’s uranium landscape shifts
The United States has injected $414 million into Niger’s Dasa uranium project, a direct counterpoint to the collapse of production at SOMAÏR (Société des mines…
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Mali drone strikes linked to 731 civilian deaths, investigation finds
Mali’s drone campaign has killed 731 civilians in 199 strikes over a three-year period, according to investigative findings that raise hard questions about who is…
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Benin launches first master’s in sustainable engineering design with Reims partnership
Benin’s higher education sector has reached a significant milestone. On September 15, 2026, the Sèmè City Institute of Technology (SCITI) and the University of Reims…
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Nigeria’s police force vows secure and neutral presidential election
With Nigeria’s next presidential election approaching, the safety of the electoral process has become the central issue in national discussions. Amid persistent worries from citizens…
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Benin’s DGI launches online tax services in three cities from 21 september 2026
Benin’s DGI launches online tax services in three cities from 21 september 2026 Partner taxpayers of the small business tax centres in Parakou, Comè and…
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Sevilla vs Barcelona: kick-off, tv coverage and lineups
This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. Play responsibly, 18+ Barcelona are showing no signs of slowing down: six wins from six matches, 28 goals…
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Mali’s prison crisis: Bamako facility holds 10,000 inmates in space built for 600
Mali’s penitentiary system has crossed a critical threshold. While overcrowding has deep structural roots, the past several years have seen an unprecedented deterioration. Since the…
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