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How an AI robot is tackling water purification in Bénin

A Technological Breakthrough in Cotonou In the city of Cotonou, the startup SSaFE is redefining innovation. Spearheaded by chemical engineer Marielle Agbahoungbata, the company has developed an AI-driven “filtering robot” designed to convert polluted water into a usable resource, all while communicating in local languages. During a conference at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Marielle Agbahoungbata […]

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Ivorian government implements aviation tax reduction to spur growth

The Ivorian government has initiated a significant measure. To bolster the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and enhance air travel accessibility, a substantial 25% reduction in passenger levies has been formally enacted. This initiative sends a powerful message to the aviation industry. By opting to decrease airport taxes by one-quarter, the Ivorian administration is undertaking […]

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UN committee exposes ethnic violence against Fulani in Burkina Faso

The Fulani community in Burkina Faso faces widespread human rights violations, according to independent United Nations investigators. Reports of extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detentions, abductions, and forced disappearances have surged amid military and security operations targeting jihadist groups in the Sahel region, revealing a deeply repressive and targeted climate of violence. UN experts sound alarm […]

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West africa’s security imperative: Mali, Russia, and Ghana’s strategic outlook

A series of synchronized assaults across Mali on April 25, 2026, signal a pivotal moment, not only for Bamako’s fight against escalating violence in the Sahel but also for the broader West African landscape. This critical juncture reveals the inherent vulnerabilities within Mali’s existing security framework, prompting crucial inquiries for West Africa, especially Ghana, regarding […]

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Bénin: a decade of transformation under patrice talon concludes with national gratitude

As President Patrice Talon prepares to transfer leadership to Romuald Wadagni, he leaves behind a nation fundamentally transformed. From significant infrastructure upgrades to enhanced political stability, his decade-long tenure has revitalized Bénin’s national pride and momentum. Unprecedented popular acclaim for a departing leader On May 1, 2026, the atmosphere across Cotonou, Parakou, and Porto-Novo transcended […]