Benin’s 2027 budget bill sent to parliament with 4,757 billion FCFA in spending
The Beninese government has taken a key step in preparing the 2027 fiscal year by forwarding its draft finance law to the National Assembly for review and vote. Balanced in resources and expenditure at 4,757.029 billion FCFA, up from 4,148.357 billion FCFA in the 2026 revised finance law, the proposal represents a 14.7% increase. Behind […]
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Gabon’s navy adds 15 Ocea vessels in maritime sovereignty push
By Maimouna Kaboré — Journalist
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Benin’s 2027 budget bill reaches parliament at 4,757 billion FCFA
A 14.7% budget increase heads to parliament Benin’s government has formally submitted its 2027 draft finance bill to the National Assembly for review and a vote. The budget is balanced at 4,757.029 billion FCFA in both revenue and expenditure, compared with 4,148.357 billion FCFA in the 2026 revised finance law — a rise of 14.7%, […]
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Cameroon: Anicet Ekane’s Yaoundé wait for Issa Tchiroma Bakary ends in no-show
By Maimouna Kaboré — Journalist
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Angola restates backing for Kinshasa as Tshisekedi receives Lourenço’s message on eastern DRC
By Maimouna Kaboré — Journalist
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Cotonou port clears containers in 36-72 hours as West African rivals stall
Cotonou port clears containers in 36 to 72 hours while regional rivals stall West African port hubs are buckling under critical congestion, but Benin’s maritime gateway is holding its ground. The Port of Cotonou is posting container wait times of just 36 to 72 hours, placing it among the smoothest port infrastructures in the sub-region. […]
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Benin’s Désiré Henri Aihou sworn in at ECOWAS court in Abuja
Benin has placed one of its own on the bench of West Africa’s top community court. On 6 October 2026, Dr Désiré Henri Aihou took the judicial oath as a judge of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja, accepting a four-year term that cannot be renewed. The appointment is more than a diplomatic formality. […]
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Benin’s Désiré Henri Aihou sworn in at ECOWAS court in Abuja
Benin has placed one of its own on the bench of West Africa’s top community court. On 6 October 2026, Dr Désiré Henri Aihou took the judicial oath as a judge of the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja, accepting a four-year term that cannot be renewed. The appointment is more than a diplomatic formality. […]
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Ebola in DR Congo: outbreak crosses into Kenya as death toll climbs to 4,080
By Maimouna Kaboré — Journalist
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Moussa Kaka held in Niger as Tiani’s junta stays silent on his fate
Journalist’s detention confirmed but details remain undisclosed The fate of Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, who vanished over a month ago after leaving the premises of Radio Télévision Saraounia in Niamey, has finally been partially clarified. According to Nigerien authorities, he is “alive” and “detained by the authorities.” This information was confirmed on 6 October by […]
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Algeria and Niger activate trans-Saharan fiber optic link at Assamaka
At Assamaka, on the threshold of the Sahara, Algeria and Niger have formally brought their trans-Saharan fiber optic connection into service. Beyond the kilometers of cable and promises of high-speed internet lies far more than a simple telecom project: access to international bandwidth, reduced digital dependence, potential new revenue streams for operators, and for Algiers, […]
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Benin’s economy set to expand 7.7% in 2027 as inflation stays tame
Benin is on track to remain one of West Africa’s most dynamic economies, with the World Bank projecting gross domestic product growth of 7.7% in 2027. The forecast caps a three-year stretch of robust expansion, following estimated growth of 8.1% in 2025 and 7.8% in 2026. Growth path outpaces regional average The latest projections confirm […]
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