A technological showcase far removed from daily life As Ouagadougou lights up for the national days of patriotic engagement and citizen participation, the transitional government rolls out its full communications…
Year: 2026
Cotonou’s port traffic climbs to 14.7 million tonnes as regional transit expands
A clear rise in cargo volumes The port of Cotonou has moved from 9.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2024 to 14.7 million tonnes in 2025, a sharp increase that…
Spain calls snap elections after parliament rejects housing plan
Spain has been thrust into fresh political uncertainty over housing. After parliament rejected a package of measures aimed at improving access to housing, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez decided to call…
Dakar housing crisis: why the market remains stuck
Published today at 08:27 Reading time: 5 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Salimata Koné Journalist at Jeune Afrique, specialist in air tourism and consumer goods Diamniadio By…
Cameroon-Nigeria border trade rebounds on improved security
Trade between northern Nigeria and Cameroon’s Far North has been flowing again since 2019. Better security along the corridor has allowed transporters to resume their routes and has revived customs…
Niger’s uranium shift: public outcry and murky deals in a high-stakes power play
Since the July 2023 coup d’état, Niger has dramatically severed ties with Orano, the French nuclear giant that once monopolized its uranium for over half a century. The government’s nationalization…
Algeria’s bold African pivot: how closed borders test South-South cooperation beyond Cotonou
The Benin Deal Room 2026, held in Cotonou this past September, has become a flashpoint for the real-world limits of Africa’s economic integration—and Algeria’s bold strategy to push past them.…
Nigeria’s military ATR-42 crash near Igbokoda sparks national debate on aviation safety
The crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near Igbokoda has sent shockwaves through the nation, igniting a wave of reactions and fueling urgent questions about the future of…
Cotonou port’s rising star: how Burkina Faso is rewriting West African trade routes amid Niger tensions
As diplomatic rifts reshape trade corridors in West Africa, the port of Cotonou is emerging as a new linchpin in regional commerce—with Burkina Faso at the center of this transformation.…
Benin-France financial deal at Élysée sparks public debate over long-term impact
The Élysée agreements: what’s at stake for Benin The Benin-France partnership has reached a critical juncture following a high-profile ceremony at the Élysée Palace. The new agreements, totaling 65.5 billion…
Former DRC intelligence chief Kalev Mutond’s passing sparks national debate
The passing of Kalev Mutond, former director of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s General Intelligence Directorate, has sent shockwaves through the nation’s political and security circles. As the architect of…