West Africa witnesses a pivotal moment as economic and diplomatic tensions ease between Bénin and Niger. Following a strategic working visit by Bénin’s President Romuald
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Blood gold and shadowy networks funding Wagner in Africa exposed
blood gold and shadowy networks funding Wagner in Africa exposed An explosive new investigation has laid bare the intricate web of criminal and financial operations
Regional diplomacy President Romuald Wadagni’s strategic visit to Ouagadougou
The President of the Republic of Benin, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, arrived in the Burkinabè capital this Tuesday afternoon for a high-stakes visit of friendship
Benin’s bold diplomatic outreach to Sahel allies
Cotonou has embarked on a significant diplomatic shift following the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni. In a swift and strategic regional tour, the newly elected
Bénin embraces youth-led reforestation in national tree planting day celebration
Tori-Bossito hosts pivotal tree-planting ceremony to launch 2026-2027 reforestation drive On the morning of Monday, 1 June 2026, the grounds of École Primaire Publique (EPP)
Benin’s new president, romuald wadagni, charts course for stronger Nigeria ties
Newly sworn in as President of the Republic on May 24, Romuald Wadagni swiftly made his presence felt on the international stage. On Monday, June
Bénin’s sovereign debt strategy offers lessons for Africa
The African continent has reached a critical juncture in its debt management journey. Between 2021 and 2023, debt repayments surpassed education spending for the first
Benin’s new president strengthens ties with Nigeria to boost cedewao unity
Just weeks into his presidency, Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Bénin, made a bold diplomatic move. Exactly one week after his inauguration on
Faux diplômes in Burkina Faso civil service spark governance crisis
Three high-ranking public officials—one from the Presidency, another from the Ministry of Water and Forests, and a third from the Ministry of Information and Communication—have
Togo ends exam result SMS fees amid state-funded scandal
Togo’s education ministry terminates costly SMS result service For years, Togo’s education system operated what officials now describe as a state-sponsored financial drain, siphoning funds
Togo’s half-century dynasty: how the Gnassingbé family seized control
Togo stands out in Africa for a singular and troubling distinction: it hosts the continent’s oldest political dynasty. Since Gnassingbé Eyadéma first seized power in
Forced evictions in Niamey leave 26 000 without recourse
Unplanned mass evictions spark humanitarian crisis in Niamey In Niamey, the announcement of a sweeping eviction of 26 000 residents has ignited widespread outrage among