Behind the push to remove CNews from Benin’s airwaves The recent call by Benin’s presidential envoy, Romuald Wadagni, to remove the French news channel CNews
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France’s internal unrest: the hidden catalyst behind Sahel’s anti-West turn
The images have become unmistakable: shattered storefronts, police baton charges, flaming dumpsters, and clouds of tear gas. Each surge of protest in France is instantly
Behind the deadly drone strike in South Sudan’s Abyei: unraveling the hidden motives
What triggered the drone assault on Amiet Market? The midday attack on the bustling Amiet Market in Abyei’s contested zone has left at least 73
Behind the violence in Mali: how military strikes and insurgent tactics target civilians
Civilian lives in Mali continue to bear the brunt of a conflict marked by indiscriminate attacks and systematic violations of international humanitarian law. A newly
French unrest: how Sahel juntas weaponize crisis narratives against Paris
The recent urban unrest in France has transcended national borders, becoming a geopolitical football in the Sahel region. While the riots themselves sparked domestic debate,
Behind the Bénin U-18 school football dynasty: the tactical roots of a 27-0 demolition in China
The Bénin U-18 school football team—the ‘Guépards Scolaires’—has not just won; they’ve rewritten the script in Suzhou. Their 27-0 dismantling of India is less an
Uncovering the roots behind Ecobank’s $231m pledge to Benin’s economic revival
In a move that underscores how financial partnerships shape national development trajectories, Ecobank has pledged $230.8 million—approximately 138.5 billion FCFA—to fund strategic projects in Benin.
Mali’s hidden war: how soldier deaths fuel civilian abuse under foreign-backed security efforts
The Paradox of Mali’s Counterterrorism: Soldiers Fall While Civilians Bear the Cost Behind the headlines of bloody raids by the Group for Support of Islam
Niamey’s invisible fuel crisis: how behind-the-scenes failures fuel public despair
Behind the gridlocked streets and shuttered businesses of Niamey lies an unseen crisis—one that has quietly escalated from a logistical hiccup to a full-blown systemic
Burkina Faso’s history curriculum reform: reconciling truth with educational balance
The Burkina Faso government’s overhaul of its history and geography curricula aims to “decolonize” school textbooks a move that raises critical questions about how the
Behind the Sahel’s shifting sands: how Mali’s separatists seek new allies in Libya and UAE
The Sahel’s shifting alliances are redefining power dynamics across Africa’s fragile heartland, where insurgent movements are increasingly turning to unconventional partners to survive. The Front
Behind the numbers: what’s driving Benin’s economic rise in west africa
Economic projections defy regional trends With projected growth of 7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027, Benin is carving out a reputation as West Africa’s