Togo’s President wraps up seventh China trip with fresh bilateral pledges
By Boureima Amadou — Journalist
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…
Gabon unveils 15 naval vessels to secure Atlantic waters and boost maritime sovereignty
By Boureima Amadou — Journalist
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…
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…
Cameroon’s Far North: new Boko Haram raids fueled by gaps in border security
By Mariama Hamani — Journalist
Yaoundé standoff: what the no-show of Issa Tchiroma Bakary means for Cameroon’s opposition
By Boureima Amadou — Journalist
Chad’s energy minister inspects 35 MW solar plant, sets firm October deadline for grid integration
By Mariama Hamani — Journalist
Angola reaffirms commitment to DRC as Tshisekedi receives Lourenço’s latest message
By Boureima Amadou — Journalist

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Brazil’s decisive 2026 election: Lula secures fourth term amid Bolsonaro’s legal showdown

































































































