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Can Paris and Niamey keep any diplomatic channel open after two Nigerien agents were expelled?
When French authorities declared two Nigerien intelligence officers persona non grata, the move exposed just how far the relationship between Paris and Niamey has deteriorated.
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
Will the DRC’s churches answer Tshisekedi’s call for peace and national renewal?
By Claire Mvondo — Journalist
Can Benin’s Fidjrossè-Ouidah corridor survive its own success?
A strategic coastline under mounting pressure The stretch of coast linking Fidjrossè to Ouidah has become one of the most closely watched territories in southern
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
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
Can Chad’s solar projects really end the fuel-driven power crisis?
By Pierre Tchuente — Journalist
Can Europe’s first Benin business mission in Cotonou deliver real deals?
A defining question now hangs over Benin’s economic relationship with Europe: can a single, tightly focused trade mission translate diplomatic goodwill into signed contracts and
Cotonou port beats congestion: how long can 36-72 hour container pickups last?
Why Cotonou stands out in a region plagued by port congestion Ports across West Africa are struggling with heavy congestion, but Benin’s Cotonou Autonomous Port
What can Benin’s democratic history bring to West African justice? A judge’s swearing-in sparks debate
On October 6, 2026, in Abuja, the Republic of Benin took another step in its long engagement with West African judicial institutions. Dr. Désiré Henri