Benin’s health regulator begins second term: the strategy behind stricter oversight
Behind the Ceremony: Why Benin’s Health Regulator’s New Term Matters The swearing-in of Benin’s new Autorité de Régulation du Secteur de la Santé (ARS) at the Palais de la Marina signals more than a protocol event—it marks the strategic pivot that will define the next phase of health sector oversight in the country. Under the […]
Read MoreInside the cycle: why farmer-herder clashes keep pushing Nigerians across the border into Cameroon
Société Inside the cycle: why farmer-herder clashes keep pushing Nigerians across the border into Cameroon Every new wave of farmer-herder violence in Nigeria sets off the same chain reaction: families pack what they can carry and head for the hills, crossing into Cameroon’s North West. Behind the latest arrival of more than 600 Nigerians in […]
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What Abdoulaye Koné’s death reveals about the quiet machinery of Ivorian economic power
The man behind the budget lines Some deaths close chapters. The passing of Abdoulaye Koné instead opens a long ledger of memory — the record of a generation of senior officials who built the early decades of independent Côte d’Ivoire from inside the administration and at the heart of its biggest economic decisions. Koné, a […]
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Inside Mali’s media shift: how one news portal became the army’s unofficial mouthpiece
In Mali’s fragile media landscape, where the line between factual reporting and wartime propaganda has long been contested, a critical transformation has unfolded behind the scenes. What was once a reputable digital news platform has shifted from independent journalism to an uncritical conveyor belt of official military narratives, reshaping how citizens perceive the country’s security […]
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Gabon-EU fisheries talks: the strategic calculations behind a reset
When Gabon’s Council of Ministers convened at the presidential palace in Port-Gentil on Friday, 18 September 2026, the decision to authorize negotiations for a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) and its implementing protocol was more than a routine procedural step. It marked the culmination of a carefully calibrated strategy that began more than a […]
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Senegal’s local elections: inside Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s strategic silence
The mechanics behind an undeclared election date In Senegal, the absence of a firm date for the next local elections is not a simple administrative oversight. It is the product of a deliberate political calculation that has kept the country’s political class, civil society, and international observers guessing. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who came to […]
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Behind Cotonou’s savings revolution: how West Africa’s idle cash could fuel financial independence
At a time when West African economies grapple with the dual pressures of rapid development and external financial dependency, a pivotal shift is unfolding in Cotonou. From September 17 to 18, 2026, the second edition of the Regional Equity Ownership Forum brought together institutional leaders, corporate executives, and financial experts under the banner “Equity Ownership […]
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How Benin and Spain are leveraging art to redefine their global partnership
The unexpected strength of the Benin–Spain cultural alliance lies not in grand proclamations, but in the quiet mechanics of shared ambition. Behind the scenes, diplomats and cultural strategists in Cotonou and Madrid are reshaping how two nations—one West African, one European—cooperate across art, heritage, and modern creativity. This is not just about cultural diplomacy; it’s […]
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Niger’s general Tiani: the hidden calculus behind Libya’s southern power play
The coup that brought General Abdourahamane Tiani to power in Niamey in July 2023 didn’t just redraw Niger’s political map—it reset the country’s strategic compass. While the world watched for signs of domestic consolidation, behind the scenes Tiani’s regime began quietly recalibrating its foreign policy, with Libya’s southern desert emerging as a critical inflection point […]
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Bénin and Cuba’s hidden momentum: how old ties are driving new economic strategies
The unsung roots of Benin-Cuba economic revival Behind the official handshakes and signed agreements lies a deeper phenomenon: the strategic reawakening of Benin and Cuba’s half-century partnership. What began as diplomatic courtesy has quietly evolved into a calculated economic reset, driven by geopolitical shifts and mutual ambition. The meeting between Cuban Ambassador Denisse Amaro Salabarría […]
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Togo’s silent playbook: how one year in detention reveals the mechanics of political suppression
The anatomy of a strategic silence: what Marguerite Gnakadé’s year in detention exposes One year. That’s how long Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, Togo’s former defense minister, has been held in detention. Arrested on September 17, 2025, her case has become a stark reminder of a long-standing political pattern in Lomé: crossing the government’s red line often […]
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Behind Baudelaire Ndong Ella’s Washington debut: the strategy driving Gabon’s US reset
When Baudelaire Ndong Ella formally stepped into his role as Gabon’s ambassador to the United States last Tuesday, the moment was more than a ceremonial formality. The veteran diplomat presented his credentials to President Donald Trump at the White House, signaling the start of a mission designed to deepen the partnership between Libreville and Washington. […]
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