Ranked 19th among African nations in the 2023 Travel & Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum, Benin stands at a crossroads. Despite its rich historical, cultural, and natural…
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Guinea-Bissau’s political standoff: junta’s ban on Embaló’s return sparks fierce debate
Bissau — Guinea-Bissau is grappling with a deepening political stalemate after the military junta took a decisive stand against former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s bid to return from exile. The…
Lomé airport sewage disaster sparks global outrage: who is accountable for the infrastructure failure?
From transit hub to sanitary crisis: the airport’s plunge into chaos The morning of what was supposed to be business as usual at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport erupted into…
Benin’s sustainable financing push: what the debate reveals and what lies ahead
Benin’s economic transformation has moved beyond the drawing board, but the way it is being financed is now fueling a broader public conversation. With growth of 8.1% in 2025 and…
Benin’s $730 million AIIB pipeline: backlash, debate and the road ahead
Benin Benin’s $730 million AIIB pipeline: backlash, debate and the road ahead The announcement of a $730 million indicative pipeline between Benin and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for…
Mali’s education crisis: over 2,400 schools closed, what future for 730,000 children?
This October marks the official start of the 2026-2027 school year in Mali, a period traditionally filled with hope and anticipation. Yet beneath the surface, the reality is far more…
Benin’s €500 million bond sparks debate over Africa’s debt future
Cotonou — The recent €500 million bond issuance by Benin has ignited a wave of discussions on the continent about sustainable financing strategies and the long-term implications of sovereign debt…
Burkina Faso’s recent jihadist assaults spark urgent security reassessment
Twin Blows in the Heart of the Crisis The Saturday assault on Burkina Faso’s strategic strongholds—Lalgaye in the Centre-East and Ouahigouya in the North—has intensified the already volatile security landscape…
Burkina Faso under Traoré: four years of military rule spark mixed reactions amid ongoing insecurity
Four years of change: power shifts and battlefield realities in Burkina Faso The 30th of September 2022 marked a turning point for Burkina Faso when Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power…
Fallout and future stakes: Benin’s presence at Lamu refinery launch sparks continental debate
The dust hasn’t settled from the Lamu refinery groundbreaking in Kenya, and already the project is fuelling heated discussions across the continent. Among the dignitaries present was Benin’s President Romuald…
Is Air Senegal’s crew suspension a turning point for passenger trust and cargo safety?
Is Air Senegal’s crew suspension a turning point for passenger trust and cargo safety? In a bold move that sent shockwaves through the travel industry, Air Senegal has grounded its…
Lyon women’s team held to goalless draw by Chelsea in Women’s Champions League
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin settled for a 0-0 draw against English side Chelsea in their Women’s Champions League group-stage showdown at Groupama Stadium on Wednesday evening. The French champions failed to…