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
Will Niger’s courts hand a lawyer five years for a social media post?
The stakes behind a Niamey courtroom clash What happens when a lawyer’s online posts become the centrepiece of a criminal trial? In Niger, that question
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
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
Can Gabon’s jerrycan rule protect drivers without adding to their fuel woes?
By Pierre Tchuente — Journalist
Niger’s fuel price dilemma: can higher pump prices save the economy without breaking households?
At the close of its first extraordinary session of 2026, Niger’s Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR) delivered a recommendation that landed like a thunderbolt while
Is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo on track to become Africa’s deadliest ever?
By Claire Mvondo — Journalist
Is Niger’s junta silencing Moussa Kaka to bury deeper secrets?
A long-awaited confirmation, but questions multiply The fate of Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka has finally seen a glimmer of clarity. After more than a month
Algeria-Niger fiber optic cable: who controls the Sahel’s digital lifeline?
At Assamaka, on the threshold of the Sahara, Algeria and Niger have officially switched on their trans-Saharan fiber optic link. Beyond the kilometers of cable
Can the Niger-Algeria trans-Saharan fibre link at Assamaka close the Sahel’s connectivity gap?
By Pierre Tchuente — Journalist
Benin’s economic outlook: can the 7.7% growth forecast for 2027 become lasting prosperity?
Benin at a pivotal economic moment While many economies in the region grapple with global economic headwinds, Benin stands out as a vibrant economic force