West african fuel prices: a tale of two nations’ economic strategies
As May 2026 unfolds, the delicate equilibrium of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed pressure. Amidst persistent inflationary trends compelling households to safeguard their savings, a stark divergence in fuel pricing has emerged at service stations, notably between Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin. Côte d’Ivoire: The Paradox of a Producing Nation Following a quarter of […]
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Kemi Seba faces imminent extradition to Benin
After years of evading accountability, Kemi Seba now confronts the tightening grip of Beninese justice. Recently detained in South Africa for violating immigration statutes, the self-proclaimed pan-African figure finds himself ensnared by the legal consequences of his alleged criminal activities. The Beninese government has formally requested his extradition, citing charges of terrorism and threats to […]
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Kemi Seba’s decline: why panafricanism turned its back on him
From Pan-African Icon to Isolated Figure Once a prominent voice in African identity politics, Kemi Seba now faces extradition from South Africa to Benin, navigating a landscape devoid of the allies who once championed his cause. While his supporters decry political persecution, a striking silence has emerged from former collaborators such as Nathalie Yamb and […]
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Why Benin represents the most humane and just path for Kemi Seba
As headlines buzz with news of Kemi Seba’s detention in South Africa and the unfolding extradition process, social media is flooded with leaked audio and speculation. Beyond the legal and political maneuvering, a fundamental question persists: where will Kemi Seba receive the most dignified treatment as both a citizen and an individual? National justice as […]
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How science strengthens community health in Mali: a conversation with Dr. Bintou Dembélé
Bamako – To mark World Health Day 2026, themed “Unite for Health. Support Science,” the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the work of dedicated professionals using scientific advancement to transform lives across the African Region. Dr. Bintou Dembélé, a physician and public health specialist, has spent years at the forefront of the fight against […]
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Geopolitical rivalries and economic opportunities in the Sahel region
The nations of the Sahel belt, a geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad, do not, at first glance, present the economic profile of a burgeoning new Eldorado. To put it plainly, this is no Singapore for foreign direct investment. Key economic indicators for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger consistently show significant challenges. In Mali, […]
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Economic warfare and militant expansion in west africa’s Sahel region
The Sahel region is witnessing a dangerous escalation in economic warfare as militant groups extend their reach beyond traditional strongholds, reshaping conflict dynamics across West Africa. Once confined to the arid expanses of the central Sahel, violent extremist organizations are now penetrating coastal nations, creating a volatile corridor from Mali to Nigeria. This strategic shift […]
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Strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access Mali launches first-ever health month to tackle inequities in healthcare access for vulnerable populations. challenges facing Mali’s healthcare system The Malian healthcare system faces significant hurdles, particularly in equitable access to services. The 2012 security crisis compounded these challenges, leaving many Malians—especially young children, pregnant women, and war […]
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CADHP83 : mettre un terme à la répression des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains au Sahel
Renforcer la protection des défenseur·e·x·s au moyen de lignes directrices diplomatiques 14 mars 2026 ISHR lance deux nouveaux outils interactifs visant à renforcer les initiatives diplomatiques en faveur des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains : l’un s’adresse aux diplomates, l’autre aux défenseur·e·x·s. By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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