Bénin posts 7% growth in 2026: how West Africa’s standout economy defies regional trends
The Republic of Benin is projected to achieve 7% economic growth in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027, according to the latest International Monetary Fund assessments. Against a Sub-Saharan African backdrop expecting an average 4.5% expansion, Benin’s trajectory redefines regional competitiveness and underscores its emergence as West Africa’s economic standout. Breaking away from regional averages Benin’s […]
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Guinea-Bissau’s junta faces credibility test as December 2026 election deadline nears
The electoral calendar under threat Uncertainty is mounting over whether Guinea-Bissau will hold its scheduled elections on 6 December 2026, casting doubt on the military junta’s central promise to restore civilian rule following the November 2025 coup. The potential delay strikes at the heart of the transition’s credibility. To grasp what is at stake, it […]
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