Why Benin’s growth trajectory demands attention With projected economic growth of 7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027, Benin stands out in West Africa’s economic…
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Can the Niger government justify collective punishment against the mohamid?
In a controversial move that has raised alarms across Niger, a radio announcement from the Ministry of Interior issued on October 7, 2026, has set…
View More Can the Niger government justify collective punishment against the mohamid?Can the military juntas of Mali and Burkina Faso regain control amid escalating jihadist warfare?
The Sahel’s border crisis: can Malian and Burkinabe juntas break the jihadist stalemate? As the sun sets over the arid expanse of the Mali-Burkina Faso…
View More Can the military juntas of Mali and Burkina Faso regain control amid escalating jihadist warfare?Can Benin balance debt-driven growth with long-term fiscal stability?
In the ever-shifting landscape of global finance, one question looms large over developing nations: how can a country leverage debt strategically to fuel growth without…
View More Can Benin balance debt-driven growth with long-term fiscal stability?Tchad: can the Tibesti gold mines ignite a new conflict in the heart of the Sahel?
What triggered the fatal clashes in Miski’s goldfields? On the evening of 14 October 2026, Miski, a remote mining settlement in northern Chad, became the…
View More Tchad: can the Tibesti gold mines ignite a new conflict in the heart of the Sahel?Is Mali’s military failing to protect civilians in its operations?
In a brief statement released on October 14, 2026, Mali’s army acknowledged a “tragic incident” resulting in civilian casualties during a military operation. Yet, the…
View More Is Mali’s military failing to protect civilians in its operations?Can Mali gain from Côte d’Ivoire’s counterterrorism expertise?
As security threats intensify across the Sahel, Mali faces a critical question: how can it strengthen its fight against terrorism by learning from Côte d’Ivoire’s…
View More Can Mali gain from Côte d’Ivoire’s counterterrorism expertise?Has Africa Corps brought real change to Mali’s security crisis?
As Mali grapples with persistent insecurity, the shift from Wagner to Africa Corps was supposed to mark a turning point. Yet, a fresh investigation reveals…
View More Has Africa Corps brought real change to Mali’s security crisis?Is Mali risking civilian lives in its fight against jihadists in Ségou?
At least eight women and children were killed in airstrikes that struck the village of Zanakoro in Mali’s Ségou region, raising urgent questions about military…
View More Is Mali risking civilian lives in its fight against jihadists in Ségou?Can the Benin flag be weaponized against global sanctions on Russia?
The interception of a 244-meter oil tanker in the Indian Ocean has raised a critical question: Is the Benin maritime flag being exploited as a…
View More Can the Benin flag be weaponized against global sanctions on Russia?Niger’s fight to contain the Goumeri W-8 oil disaster amid sovereignty challenges
The Nigerien government has officially recognized the grave situation unfolding at the Goumeri W-8 well in the Agadem oil field—a crisis that escalated dramatically on…
View More Niger’s fight to contain the Goumeri W-8 oil disaster amid sovereignty challengesNiger’s oil scandal: who really bears the cost of the 418 billion FCFA debt?
Inside the 12 October 2026 meeting at the Primature: a strategic dilemma for Niger’s oil sector Is Niger’s oil crisis being managed for the public…
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