South African court rejects Kemi Seba’s diplomatic claim: extradition battle intensifies

South Africa’s judicial battle over activist Kemi Seba took a decisive turn on October 6, 2026, when courts dismissed his claim of diplomatic immunity based on a Nigerian passport. The…

France conducts M51.3 missile test amid rising European security threats

The M51.3 test: a strategic move in Europe’s tense security landscape President Emmanuel Macron personally observed the inaugural acceptance test of the M51.3 ballistic missile, launched from the nuclear-powered submarine…

Sonko leaves office as Senegal’s flood crisis drags on

By Boureima Amadou — Journaliste / Rédacteur

Cotonou port’s surge: how Benin’s gateway is reshaping West African trade flows

West Africa’s trade landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with Benin’s Port of Cotonou emerging as a central player. The strategic overhaul of this maritime hub is driving a sharp…

Spain’s housing crisis forces snap elections after parliamentary rejection of key reforms

Spain’s government has plunged into uncharted political territory after parliament rejected sweeping housing reforms, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early election. The move comes amid escalating public…

Cameroon-Nigeria border trade revival: security drives $1.2 billion customs windfall in 2026

Cameroon-Nigeria border trade revival: security drives $1.2 billion customs windfall in 2026 Security breakthrough unlocks unprecedented trade volume between Cameroon’s Far North and Nigeria’s northeast Since 2019, trade between northern…

Closed borders, open ambitions: what Algeria’s Cotonou bet really costs West Africa

When an Algerian multisectoral delegation walked into the Benin Deal Room 2026 in Cotonou from 16 to 18 September, the message was clear: Algiers wants its African presence to translate…

How Benin’s 65.5 billion CFA franc deal with France will reshape daily life for citizens and businesses

A landmark financing package with real-world stakes for Benin Benin and France have taken a significant step forward in their partnership, unveiling a set of financial commitments worth 65.5 billion…

What Moussa Kaka’s disappearance costs Niger’s citizens, businesses and information economy

The evening of 31 August 2026 began like any other for Moussa Kaka. Around 7 p.m., the veteran journalist and director of Radio-Télévision Saraounia left his Niamey office to drive…

Niger’s 418 billion FCFA fuel debt: the real toll on households, businesses and the economy

The human cost of a mounting fuel debt Niger’s downstream petroleum sector is under severe strain, and the consequences are already being felt far beyond the balance sheets of the…

Cameroon’s 15,607 billion FCFA debt pile: what it means for jobs, prices and public services

Cameroon’s debt burden hits households and businesses where it hurts Cameroon’s public debt has climbed to 15,607 billion FCFA, and the effects are already rippling through the daily lives of…

What a Russian corridor through Lomé port could mean for Sahel households and traders

The expanding partnership between Lomé and Moscow is entering a more consequential phase. Beyond the stated intention to turn the port of Lomé into a transit platform for Russian goods…