Oryx Energies sells for $1B: Africa’s fuel giant shifts hands in landmark deal

Oryx Energies, the Swiss-based hydrocarbons trader with deep roots in Africa, has been sold in a $1 billion deal, reshaping the continent’s energy landscape. The acquisition marks one of the…

Benin launches 14 health centers and Ouidah maternity upgrade to bridge rural care gap

Benin has taken a decisive step in its public health modernization drive, greenlighting the construction of 14 new health centers nationwide alongside a complete overhaul of the Ouidah zone hospital’s…

Benin launches new coastal authority to balance tourism and wetland protection in Fidjrossè-Ouidah corridor

Benin has taken a decisive step to regulate development along its critically important Fidjrossè-Ouidah coastline by establishing a dedicated authority. The move aims to accelerate tourism growth while preventing unchecked…

Benin’s 2027 budget tops 4.7 trillion FCFA: key impacts revealed

Budget 2027: Benin’s new 4.75 trillion FCFA financial plan The Beninese government has finalized a record budget for 2027, presenting a 4.75 trillion FCFA ($7.9 billion) plan to parliament. This…

Burkina Faso’s 40 billion FCFA debt quandary: market borrowing trumps sovereignty claims

Despite repeated declarations of economic sovereignty and self-reliance, Burkina Faso has once again turned to regional financial markets to secure critical liquidity. On October 7, 2026, the government finalized a…

Niger’s fuel supply crisis: reality clashes with official statements

Official denials meet visible shortages at Niger’s pumps Niger appears to be the only nation where fuel shortages manifest dramatically in daily life yet remain absent from official reports. As…

Benin’s 2027 budget hits 4.76 trillion FCFA amid growth and social push

Benin has submitted its 2027 draft finance law to parliament, setting a record budget of 4,757.029 billion FCFA. This marks a 14.7% increase from the 2026 revised budget of 4,148.357…