Bénin’s diplomatic push: Romuald Wadagni concludes strategic West African tour in Côte d’Ivoire

Romuald Wadagni, Bénin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, has successfully concluded a significant diplomatic tour across West Africa, culminating in a pivotal visit to Côte d’Ivoire. This extensive journey previously…

Armand Noutack on Cameroon’s real challenge: ourselves

Armand Noutack: «Cameroon’s real problem isn’t just its leaders—it’s us» In a candid reflection, educator and political observer Armand Noutack II challenges Cameroonians to confront their own role in the…

Benin establishes universal free secondary education for all girls

In a pivotal step toward socio-economic inclusion and female empowerment, the government of Bénin has formalised a landmark initiative to provide free secondary education for all girls. Following a Cabinet…

Alexandre Ruiz identifies Senegal as the true kings of CAN 2025

The controversy surrounding the African crown continues to intensify as Senegal remains at the center of a heated dispute regarding the legitimacy of their CAN 2025 victory. While the Court…

Bénin: a billion FCFA allocated for free emergency care

A significant financial commitment was made on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, as President Romuald Wadagni authorized an exceptional allocation of one billion West African CFA francs (FCFA). This substantial fund…

IMF warns of fiscal dominance risks in global central bank study

A recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report examining central bank autonomy across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Caucasus reveals a critical link between monetary policy independence…

Bénin: Wadagni’s strategic pivot toward Côte d’Ivoire’s economic model

Following his inauguration, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni has made a decisive diplomatic move by selecting Côte d’Ivoire as the destination for his maiden official visit. This choice transcends mere protocol;…

Social divide in Morocco: deep roots of an urgent crisis

The Morocco of the 21st century stands at a crossroads where progress and inequality collide head-on. On one side, the Kingdom boasts world-class infrastructure—high-capacity ports, high-speed rail, and integrated industrial…

Kinshasa’s ‘dead city’ day: assessing the opposition’s constitutional protest

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the political opposition recently put its strategy to the test with a ‘journée ville morte’ (dead city day) in Kinshasa. This significant action aimed…

Kara-kabou highway to boost trade and mobility between Bénin and Togo

In a landmark development for West African infrastructure, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a substantial funding package exceeding $59 million. This investment, secured through the African Development Fund,…

Central african republic gold exports to dubai: who benefits from the nation’s wealth?

Over the past five years, the Central African Republic has quietly become a significant player in the global gold trade, with much of its output finding its way to Dubai’s…

Benin’s Romuald Wadagni visits Togo to strengthen regional ties

The strategic alignment between Cotonou and Lomé has advanced significantly with the arrival of Benin’s President, Romuald Wadagni, in the Togolese Republic for an official friendship and working visit. This…