EU kicks off groundbreaking trade mission in Cotonou to unlock Benin’s economic potential
The European Union has launched a landmark economic mission in Benin’s economic hub, Cotonou. This three-day trade initiative, launched on October 7, 2026, brings together European business leaders and Beninese…
Cotonou port delivers record 36-72 hour container turnaround amid West African gridlock
As West African ports grapple with crippling congestion, the port of Cotonou stands out with a game-changing container retrieval time of just 36 to 72 hours. While neighboring hubs struggle…
Niger court sets precedent: lawyer faces five-year sentence over social media posts
Five-year term sought for Niamey lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana Niamey’s criminal court has delivered a stern warning to legal professionals daring to challenge state narratives online. Lawyer Abdourahamane Lirwana, held in…
Bénin’s judge sworn into ECOWAS court: a strategic move for West African justice
The swearing-in ceremony in Abuja on October 6, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for West African justice. Doctor Désiré Henri Aihou took the oath as Benin’s judge on the ECOWAS…
Bénin’s judge sworn into ECOWAS court: a strategic move for West African justice
The swearing-in ceremony in Abuja on October 6, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for West African justice. Doctor Désiré Henri Aihou took the oath as Benin’s judge on the ECOWAS…
Gabon enforces strict container rules as fuel shortages push drivers to extremes
By Mariama Hamani — Journalist
Niger’s fuel price adjustment: CCR pushes for economic resilience through measured reforms
Government urged to act on fuel price revision to avoid economic gridlock The Consultative Council for National Refoundation (CCR) concluded its first extraordinary session of 2026 with a decisive recommendation:…
Ebola spills over to Kenya as DR Congo outbreak claims over 4,000 lives
By Boureima Amadou — Journalist
Niger junta’s detention of Moussa Kaka: silence fuels growing suspicions
Confirmed: Moussa Kaka is alive and held by authorities The prolonged disappearance of Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka has reached a critical juncture. After more than a month without public updates,…
Algérie and Niger activate trans-Saharan fiber optic link at Assamaka: a new digital era dawns for the Sahel
Assamaka becomes the gateway for a digital corridor connecting Algeria and Niger The trans-Saharan fiber optic link between Algeria and Niger is now operational at Assamaka, a strategic border crossing…
Niger-Algeria fibre optic corridor goes live at Assamaka crossing
By Mariama Hamani — Journalist
Senegal’s assembly shakeup: Malick Ndiaye explains decision to step down for Sonko
By Mariama Hamani — Journalist

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