Maliweb.net’s propaganda shift leaves Malians less informed and more exposed, with real costs for trust and stability

In Mali’s increasingly tense media environment, the line between factual reporting and wartime communication has not merely blurred — it has been deliberately erased. At the center of this shift,…

What Cotonou’s savings agenda means for everyday wallets and West African businesses

When West African households keep their money in short-term deposits or idle cash, the region’s businesses feel the pinch first. That reality was front and centre in Cotonou, Benin, on…

How the Benin–Spain cultural alliance will reshape jobs and tourism in West Africa

The cultural partnership taking shape between Benin and Spain is no longer a matter of protocol alone. For the thousands of artisans, tour guides, restorers and small tourism operators who…

Niger: how Tiani’s post-coup crackdown is reshaping daily life for citizens and businesses

The decree signed on 17 September against five Nigeriens, including former Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, lands in a political and military climate already stretched to breaking point. Having survived an…

Benin–Cuba trade revival: the real impact on businesses and households

The renewed economic partnership between Benin and Cuba is no longer just a diplomatic talking point — it is beginning to shape the commercial landscape that businesses and households in…

Togo’s silencing playbook: the real cost of Marguerite Gnakadé’s year in detention

The price of dissent in Lomé One year. That is how long has passed since Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, a former minister of the armed forces, was taken into custody on…

Beyond the signature: Benin’s sustainable engineering master’s and what comes next

The ink on the agreement is dry, and now the difficult part begins. On 15 September 2026, the Sèmè City Institute of Technology (SCITI) and the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne…

Benin tax digital shift triggers mixed reactions in Parakou, Comè and Lokossa

The rollout of Benin’s online tax services in Parakou, Comè, and Lokossa starting September 21, 2026, has ignited a public debate over its impact on local businesses and taxpayers. As…

Sevilla vs barcelona showdown at sánchez-pizjuán: the fallout, public reaction and next moves in la liga

The roar at the Sánchez-Pizjuán echoed far beyond Seville on Saturday night: FC Barcelona, unbeaten and scoring at will, now faces a Séville side that refuses to be intimidated. What…

Niger’s special forces after Barmou: the US training debate and the road ahead

In security circles across Niamey, few careers provoke as much discussion as that of Major General Moussa Salaou Barmou. His reputation as one of the Sahel’s most seasoned tacticians rests…

Abidjan’s youth prepare for ‘tipping point’ employment event: what to expect at World Bank’s Open Days

The World Bank’s Open Days in Abidjan this September 21-22 aren’t just another career fair—they’re a litmus test for Côte d’Ivoire’s youth employment crisis and what comes next. As politicians…

Chad’s landmark pardon: 150 inmates walk free from Klessoum prison amid public discourse

In a move that has ignited national conversation, Chad’s justice ministry oversaw the release of 150 inmates from Klessoum prison this week under a presidential decree granting collective sentence relief.…