Lomé as Russia’s emerging logistical bridgehead into the Sahel corridor
The convergence between Lomé and Moscow has entered a new phase, one that signals more than just a commercial agreement. Behind the proposal to utilise the Port of Lomé as a transit hub for Russian goods destined for Togo and select Sahelian markets lies a deeper reconfiguration of regional trade, infrastructure and strategic pathways. Why […]
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Clément Atangana’s death in Paris: a turning point for Cameroon’s constitutional council
A pivotal shift in Cameroon’s judicial landscape The death of Clément Atangana, president of Cameroon’s Constitutional Council, marks a decisive turning point for the nation’s electoral justice system. Atangana, who had been evacuated to Paris for advanced medical care, passed away there, leaving behind a legacy that has sparked both controversy and reflection on the […]
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Civilians in eastern DRC: the UN report that forces a decisive reckoning for AFC/M23
For years, the Alliance Fleuve Congo and the Mouvement du 23 mars (AFC/M23) have sold their armed campaign as a targeted hunt for the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR). A newly released United Nations report tears that narrative apart. It documents a pattern of systematic abuses against civilians in the contested provinces of […]
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Benin’s turning point: how 600 billion FCFA is set to transform tourism by 2027
A decisive shift for Benin’s tourism Benin has long held a wealth of cultural and historical treasures, yet its tourism sector has remained largely untapped. Now, the country is making a bold move that could mark a true turning point. With a massive financial commitment of around 600 billion FCFA earmarked for 2027, Benin is […]
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Momentum shift in Guinea-Bissau: junta’s ban on Embaló’s return reshapes political crisis
A turning point in Guinea-Bissau’s political deadlock Guinea-Bissau has reached a decisive moment. The military junta’s categorical refusal to allow former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló back into the country marks a major shift in the political crisis. This move could either consolidate the junta’s control or spark a new wave of unrest. The capital, Bissau, […]
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Lomé airport’s wastewater catastrophe: a defining test for Togo’s infrastructure accountability
The quiet rhythm of an ordinary afternoon at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport was shattered in an instant. As hundreds of travellers queued at check-in counters and waited in transit lounges, a deep, muffled blast tore through the lower levels of the main terminal. Within moments, Togo’s premier aviation hub had been transformed into a […]
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