On the morning of October 9, 2026, fighters from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the
Author: Claire Mvondo
Journalist
Can 787 new health recruits finally fix Benin’s medical staffing crisis?
Benin’s Ministry of Health has taken a decisive step in its long-running effort to strengthen the country’s human resources for health. In an official statement
Benin and Germany’s €15 million pledge: a stepping stone to Berlin 2027?
Could a €15 million injection redefine a transcontinental alliance? That was the central question on Thursday, 8 October 2026, when Beninese and German representatives wrapped
Can a single guide reshape local security in the DRC?
By Claire Mvondo — Journalist
Can West Africa’s banks recover 1.9 billion FCFA lost between Dakar and Abidjan?
How did 1.9 billion CFA francs slip through the cracks between two of West Africa’s most established banking markets? That is the pressing question confronting
Senegal’s leadership crisis: can Diomaye Faye and Sonko ever reconcile?
By Claire Mvondo — Journalist
Will the DRC’s churches answer Tshisekedi’s call for peace and national renewal?
By Claire Mvondo — Journalist
Can Togo’s 54-year partnership with China deliver real returns after Faure Gnassingbé’s seventh visit?
By Claire Mvondo — Journalist
Benin’s 2027 budget: can 4,757 billion FCFA turn ambition into lasting change?
A strategic dilemma: more money, but will it translate into results? Benin’s government has taken a decisive step in preparing the 2027 fiscal year by
Is Gabon’s new Ocea fleet the key to securing its maritime sovereignty?
By Claire Mvondo — Journalist
Benin’s 2027 budget: can 4,757 billion FCFA turn ambition into real change?
Benin has taken a major step in preparing its 2027 fiscal year. The government has officially submitted its draft finance bill to the National Assembly