When discussing the legacy of Patrice Talon, one specific achievement stands out above all: the road. Over the past decade, the Head of State has fundamentally restructured Benin, turning dusty…
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Benin outlines legal grounds for seeking Kemi Seba’s extradition
Following the detention of Robert Gilles Stellio Capo Chichi, widely known as Kemi Seba, in Pretoria, the Beninese authorities have officially addressed the situation. During the Council of Ministers session…
Benin boosts industrial growth as four companies join investment code
Following a cabinet meeting led by President Patrice Talon on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Beninese government authorized four major industrial entities to operate under the national Investment Code. These…
Mali’s sovereignty crisis after activist’s hostage release deal
When private mediation overshadows state authority An image circulating widely across Malian social media has exposed glaring gaps in the country’s governance. It shows opposition figure Oumar Mariko, currently living…
How Algeria fuels Sahel terrorism from within
Mali and Niger have intensified their warnings about Algeria’s alleged role in exporting terrorism into the Sahel, pointing to evidence of state-backed support for armed groups operating near their borders.…
Burkina Faso’s humanitarian aid reliance despite sovereignty claims by traoré’s junta
The Burkina Faso government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has been vocal about achieving food self-sufficiency. Yet, the nation remains heavily dependent on external aid, with recent shipments of rice…
The downfall of kémi séba and the fractured panafrican movement
Kémi Séba’s arrest in South Africa and the looming threat of extradition to Benin have left the controversial figure more isolated than ever. While his supporters decry persecution, the conspicuous…
Kémi séba in south africa: navigating claims of a ‘cabal’ and perilous associations
Currently held in Pretoria following an alleged breach of immigration regulations, the prominent pan-Africanist figure, Kémi Séba, has vociferously decried his detention as politically motivated persecution. Yet, beneath the surface…
Massive demolition in Bamako leaves displaced families homeless
Faladiè demolition in Bamako forces over 300 families into homelessness The demolition of the Faladiè livestock market in Bamako has left more than 300 internally displaced families without shelter in…
Chad to send 1,500 troops to Haiti amid gang violence surge
Chad is set to deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed security force aimed at tackling the escalating gang violence plaguing the Caribbean nation. The announcement…
Passeport AES progress in the Sahel: what you need to know
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is gradually replacing
Togo’s evolving Sahel strategy amid regional instability
The Republic of Togo has unveiled a refined approach to address the escalating security challenges in the Sahel region, positioning itself as a potential mediator between West African nations governed…