Benin formally requests 35 cultural artifacts from France in latest restitution push

Benin escalates cultural recovery with formal request to France The government of Benin has officially submitted a request to France for the restitution of 35 additional cultural artifacts and historical…

EU kicks off groundbreaking trade mission in Cotonou to unlock Benin’s economic potential

The European Union has launched a landmark economic mission in Benin’s economic hub, Cotonou. This three-day trade initiative, launched on October 7, 2026, brings together European business leaders and Beninese…

Cotonou port delivers record 36-72 hour container turnaround amid West African gridlock

As West African ports grapple with crippling congestion, the port of Cotonou stands out with a game-changing container retrieval time of just 36 to 72 hours. While neighboring hubs struggle…

Niger court sets precedent: lawyer faces five-year sentence over social media posts

Five-year term sought for Niamey lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana Niamey’s criminal court has delivered a stern warning to legal professionals daring to challenge state narratives online. Lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana, held in…

Bénin’s judge sworn into ECOWAS court: a strategic move for West African justice

The swearing-in ceremony in Abuja on October 6, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for West African justice. Doctor Désiré Henri Aihou took the oath as Benin’s judge on the ECOWAS…

Bénin’s judge sworn into ECOWAS court: a strategic move for West African justice

The swearing-in ceremony in Abuja on October 6, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for West African justice. Doctor Désiré Henri Aihou took the oath as Benin’s judge on the ECOWAS…

Niger’s fuel price adjustment: CCR pushes for economic resilience through measured reforms

Government urged to act on fuel price revision to avoid economic gridlock The Consultative Council for National Refoundation (CCR) concluded its first extraordinary session of 2026 with a decisive recommendation:…