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…
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What’s next for Benin after the $250K boost in anti-trafficking fight?
The debate is heating up in Benin following Washington’s $250,000 injection into the fight against human trafficking. While the funding aims to equip local institutions with sharper tools for victim…
Niger’s media crackdown: Moussa Kaka’s disappearance sparks global press freedom concerns
The disappearance of Moussa Kaka, a prominent Nigerien journalist, has intensified debates about press freedom in the aftermath of the 2023 military takeover. The investigation into his whereabouts now stands…
Burkina Faso football team’s absence sparks debate over national priorities
The unexpected absence of Burkina Faso’s senior national football team from a high-profile tournament in Argentina has ignited a nationwide discussion about the nation’s evolving priorities. Reports suggest the entire…
Cotonou port: a new scale for Benin’s economy
For years, the Port of Cotonou was seen as a gateway whose fortunes rose and fell with trade from its landlocked neighbors. That picture is changing. Traffic is climbing, transshipment…
Lomé emerges as Russia’s logistical gateway amid shifting Sahel corridors
The announcement of a new Russian logistical corridor connecting the port of Lomé to Sahelian markets has triggered intense debate across West Africa. Far from being a mere commercial arrangement,…
Press freedom in Mali: crackdowns escalate under goïta’s regime
press freedom in Mali: crackdowns escalate under goïta’s regime Organisation: RSF_fr Share facebook twitter linkedin Email Recent suspensions of live call-in shows and the arrests of journalists Chahana Takiou and…