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…
Fallout and next steps: how Benin-Germany security deal reshapes regional stability debates
Cotonou and Berlin are on the verge of sealing a landmark security pact that has ignited intense regional discussions. As non-state armed groups from the Sahel exert pressure on northern…
Traoré-Le Pen alliance: how sovereignty rhetoric is igniting fire across the Sahel
The unexpected convergence between Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Ibrahim Traoré and France’s far-right figure Marine Le Pen has sent shockwaves through regional and international circles. As Traoré doubles down on…
Cameroon’s top judge Clément Atangana dies at 85: what next for constitutional oversight?
Influential Cameroonian jurist Clément Atangana, who for eight years led the nation’s constitutional council and shaped electoral disputes, passed away on October 4, 2026, in Paris. His death has triggered…
Gabon’s human capital push sparks debate over economic self-reliance
Public reaction divides: is Gabon betting on the right economic horse? Libreville, October 2026 — Gabon’s latest initiative to prioritize human capital over physical infrastructure is drawing mixed reactions from…
How Félix Tshisekedi outsourced DRC’s fight against M23 rebels
As the M23 rebel group advanced toward Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, in early 2025, the Congolese government in Kinshasa scrambled to mount a last-ditch defense. The strategy…
Cameroon’s 15,607 billion FCFA debt: the fallout, the debate, and what happens next
Cameroon’s public debt has climbed past 15,600 billion FCFA, and the reaction has been swift — from the International Monetary Fund’s warning chair to households wondering what it all means.…
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,…
Clément Atangana’s death in Paris: reactions, reckoning and what lies ahead for Cameroon’s Constitutional Council
HomePolitics & SocietyClément Atangana’s death in Paris: reactions, reckoning and what lies ahead for Cameroon’s Constitutional Council Politics & SocietyHealth Clément Atangana’s death in Paris: reactions, reckoning and what lies…
Mistral in Dakar: what a renewed military partnership means for Senegal and France
A new chapter in Senegal-France military ties On Friday, 2 October 2026, the French helicopter carrier Mistral docked in Dakar, drawing attention to a relationship that has seen its share…
Sonelgaz’s Senegal deal sparks debate over Algeria’s energy footprint in West Africa
Algeria’s state energy giant is pushing deeper into West Africa, and its latest move in Senegal is already generating debate about what this means for the region’s energy future. After…
Gabon’s first national day for elderly and retirees sparks debate on what comes next
Social Gabon’s first national day for elderly and retirees sparks debate on what comes next Libreville, Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Gabon is no longer content merely to honor those…