Niger’s transitional authorities have long placed national sovereignty and the rejection of foreign influence at the heart of their political messaging. Yet the arithmetic of public finance has once again…
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Benin greenlights 14 health centre builds and Ouidah maternity revamp
Benin approves contracts for 14 health centres and Ouidah maternity renovation The Beninese government has taken a decisive step in its push to modernise public healthcare and narrow gaps in…
Benin’s 2027 budget bill reaches parliament with 4,757 billion FCFA
The Beninese government has taken a decisive step in preparing the 2027 fiscal year by submitting its draft finance law to the National Assembly for review and approval. The proposed…
Niger confirms Moussa Kaka is alive and detained as junta faces scrutiny over journalist’s fate
Niger’s authorities acknowledge journalist Moussa Kaka is alive and in custody The government of Niger has confirmed that Moussa Kaka, a prominent journalist who vanished more than a month ago,…
World Bank forecast: Benin’s GDP to grow 7.7% in 2027
Benin is holding a steady economic course. World Bank projections place the country among West Africa’s most dynamic performers, with sustained expansion expected through 2027. Growth path through 2027 After…
Gabon’s poultry import ban sets up a direct clash with Washington at the WTO
With the Gabonese ban on imports of broiler chicken due to take effect on 1 January 2027, Libreville and Washington are now facing off in the arena of international trade.…
Niger’s failing water authority sparks nationwide reckoning over public health risks
The latest audit of Niger’s state-run water utility has unleashed a storm of criticism and urgent calls for accountability after damning findings exposed widespread operational failures, financial mismanagement, and severe…