Africa Canada opens historic embassy in Cotonou to boost Bénin ties The opening of Canada’s first embassy in Cotonou marks a landmark moment in bilateral relations with Bénin, bringing together…
Burkina Faso suspends wheat flour imports to boost local production
The transitional government of Burkina Faso has taken a bold economic sovereignty step by suspending all imports of wheat flour, semolina, and couscous. This decisive move aligns with the newly…
Uranium sale in Niger raises financial and governance concerns
The Nigerien uranium sector is once again under scrutiny following the revelation of an opaque transaction involving a substantial stockpile of yellowcake. According to insiders, the 300-tonne reserve owned by…
National inclusive dialogue in DRC: She Okitundu’s strategic recipe for unity
National inclusive dialogue in DRC: She Okitundu’s strategic recipe for unity The Parti Social-Démocrate Vert has closely monitored the upcoming announcement of a national inclusive political dialogue in the Democratic…
Niger’s security dilemma: general Tiani’s ideological challenge
Two years after seizing power from democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, ostensibly to restore national security, General Abdourahamane Tiani faces a reality that undermines the foundational narrative of his regime.…
Emergency meeting: key decisions by sonko and the assembly bureau
The Bureau of the National Assembly, led by President Ousmane Sonko, has convened an urgent meeting to outline the agenda for the first extraordinary session of the 2025-2026 legislative year.…
World bank grants 340 billion cfa francs to Senegal for economic resilience
The World Bank has approved a financial package of 340 billion CFA francs for Senegal, as confirmed by the Presidency in Dakar. This decision comes amid ongoing negotiations between the…
Benin canada partnership boosts women’s digital economy and resilience
When high-level delegations meet, economic agreements often steal the spotlight. Yet the recent visit by Canadian Minister Anita Anand to Cotonou on August 5th carried a quieter but equally transformative…