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:…

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…

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…

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…

Benin intensifies push for Kemi Seba extradition after Pretoria arrest

Following the detention of Kemi Seba—legally known as Robert Gilles Stellio Capo Chichi—in Pretoria, the Beninese government has officially responded. During a cabinet briefing, government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji conveyed…

Benin boosts industry with investment code incentives for four firms

Benin’s industrial landscape is set for a major transformation following the approval of four key manufacturing projects under the country’s investment code. These ventures, cleared by the executive branch, span…

Niger leads uemoa in bad loans as regional banking risks rise

The UEMOA’s latest January 2026 economic outlook paints a stark picture: while the region’s banking sector achieves symbolic milestones, it is increasingly undermined by a surge in financial risks. At…

Mali’s state fragility exposed by rival’s hostage release deal

In a single photograph that swiftly went viral across Malian social media, a stark reality came into focus: opposition leader Oumar Mariko — currently living in exile — stood alongside…

Pastef party restructuring in senegal under sonko’s leadership

The Pastef party in Senegal has launched a sweeping internal restructuring initiative led by its founder, Ousmane Sonko. This strategic overhaul is designed to modernize the party’s operational framework and…

Algeria’s alleged role in Sahel terrorism sparks regional tensions

Mali and Niger have reignited accusations that Algeria is fueling terrorism across the Sahel by providing safe havens and logistical support to armed groups operating south of its borders. While…