Category: Analysis

Paul Nsapu, who serves as the president of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), recently offered a detailed assessment of the human rights landscape under the Tshisekedi administration. While acknowledging…

Benin and Niger: charting a course for border reopening and renewed partnership

A significant stride towards de-escalating economic and diplomatic tensions across West Africa has been observed. Less than 24 hours after the highly strategic working visit by Béninois President Romuald Wadagni…

Regional diplomacy President Romuald Wadagni strengthens ties with Burkina Faso

The President of the Republic of Bénin, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, arrived in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, Tuesday afternoon for an official friendship and strategic working visit. This…

Benin’s bold diplomatic push to mend ties with Sahel allies

In a decisive shift in regional diplomacy, the newly inaugurated President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, has embarked on an urgent diplomatic mission to Niger and Burkina Faso. This initiative marks…

Bénin ramps up forest restoration with national tree planting campaign

In a bold stride toward environmental restoration, Bénin has intensified its efforts to rehabilitate degraded landscapes. On June 1, 2026, the École Primaire Publique (EPP) Hêkandji in the commune of…

President wadagni’s inaugural diplomatic push for Benin-Nigeria partnership

Barely invested in his presidential functions on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in making his mark on the international stage. On Monday, June 1, the Beninese head…

Analysis

Bénin: how disciplined debt management reshapes African finance

Recent years have seen Africa’s debt landscape reach a critical turning point. Between 2021 and 2023, debt servicing obligations outpaced public spending on education for the first time. By 2024,…

Togo education reform ends decade-long SMS result scam

Unveiling a systemic financial drain in Togo’s education sector A long-standing practice in Togo’s education system, which exploited the financial vulnerability of families, has officially come to an end. The…

Analysis

Togo how a family dynasty shaped 50 years of political dominance

For half a century, one name has dominated Togo’s political landscape: Gnassingbé. Starting with Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who ruled for 38 years, and now under his son Faure Gnassingbé, the country…

Niamey’s mass eviction: 26,000 displaced without compensation

The announcement of a sweeping eviction operation displacing 26,000 residents in Niamey has ignited widespread outrage across civil society. Without any accompanying measures or resettlement plans, the transitional government led…

Burkina Faso: does the house arrest of Oumarou Yabré signal the end of Traoré’s rule?