Niger seeks assurances from Bénin’s incoming leader Romuald Wadagni

The Situation. In an extensive two-and-a-half-hour interview broadcast on the national network RTN, General Mohamed Toumba, the Minister of State for the Interior, addressed several critical security issues. As Niger…

Interpol operations in Benin target fugitives sought internationally

In an intensified crackdown on transnational organized crime, Benin’s Republican Police has stepped up cross-border operations to dismantle criminal networks and apprehend fugitives exploiting international loopholes. The mission is unequivocal:…

Niger’s healthcare revolution: fewer medical evacuations abroad

Niger’s healthcare revolution: fewer medical evacuations abroad Niger is undergoing a profound transformation in its healthcare system, shifting from reliance on costly medical evacuations abroad to building local capacity. Under…

Kemi Seba’s arrest in South Africa: why extradition to Benin is being sought

Pretoria’s courts hold the key to Kemi Seba’s fate The judicial saga surrounding Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi—better known as Kemi Seba—has intensified in South African courts. The Beninese activist…

France and Bénin strengthen ties under Romuald Wadagni’s leadership

Following the official certification of the results from Bénin’s presidential election held on April 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron dispatched a formal letter of congratulations to the newly elected…

Kemi Seba faces inevitable extradition to Benin

The legal noose around Kemi Seba is tightening. Recently detained in South Africa for breaching immigration regulations, the self-proclaimed panafricanist figure now confronts the consequences of his alleged criminal conduct.…

Photography with purpose in Mali’s humanitarian crisis

In the heart of Mali, where 6.4 million people rely on humanitarian aid, photographer Tiécoura N’Daou captures more than just images. He immortalizes the raw realities of a nation grappling…

Tanzania’s post-2025 election violence toll sparks controversy

Government Commission Releases Official Death Toll Amid Criticism Six months after the October 2025 presidential election, Tanzania’s state-appointed inquiry commission broke its silence in Dar es Salaam, revealing a grim…

Sahel alliance shaken by russian influence in mali

Unveiling Mali’s Deepening Ties with Moscow What was meant to be a united front against external threats—the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—now faces an…

Niger’s health minister garba hakimi champions healthcare sovereignty

During his insightful appearance on RTN’s Le Grand Entretien, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Doctor Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, offered more than a standard progress report. Speaking with remarkable…

Gabon: former prime minister detained amid corruption probe

Gabon’s political landscape has grown increasingly tense following the detention of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a key figure from the ousted administration of former President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The former prime minister…

How Patrice Talon transformed benin with over 2000 km of paved roads

A decade of relentless progress in Benin is best measured in kilometers of smooth asphalt. Under the leadership of Patrice Talon, the nation’s road network has undergone a historic transformation—converting…