Bénin invests billions in water, power and emergency healthcare
Government unveils bold social investment plan worth 31 billion CFA francs In a landmark announcement made in Toviklin, Couffo Region, the government of Bénin has rolled out a sweeping social policy package backed by concrete funding. The initiative, revealed before hundreds of citizens, educators, and local leaders, marks a decisive shift from rhetoric to action […]
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Niger’s cement price cap exposes market instability
Niger’s government has taken decisive action to address escalating cement prices and widespread shortages affecting multiple regions. In a move aimed at curbing speculative practices, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued two executive orders on July 13, 2026, imposing a price ceiling on 42.5 N cement. The measures also include stringent penalties for non-compliance, […]
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Mali trial of bah n’Daw allies: justice delayed, innocence claimed
Six associates of Mali’s former transitional leader face court proceedings Nearly six years since the onset of Mali’s transitional period, a high-profile legal case is unfolding in Bamako. Six individuals, described as close allies of former interim President Bah N’Daw, have appeared before the criminal chambers of the Bamako Court of Appeal amid charges of […]
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N’Djamena court rules out criminal liability in surgical death case
Chad N’Djamena court rules out criminal liability in surgical death case A N’Djamena court acquitted a surgeon accused of involuntary manslaughter after a patient died during surgery, while imposing a civil fine of 50,000 CFA francs. N’Djamena, July 13, 2026 – The High Court of N’Djamena delivered its ruling today in a case involving a […]
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Mali battles rage as 30 soldiers killed in anéfis clashes
The battle for the Mali’s northern territories has escalated with alarming intensity after fierce fighting erupted in Anéfis, a key strategic outpost roughly 100 kilometers south of Kidal. The clashes, which have drawn international attention, underscore the persistent challenges facing the country’s military leadership in securing its borders. a devastating toll on both sides The […]
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Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s policies lead to Burkina Faso’s growing international isolation
Should Burkina Faso find itself immersed in unprecedented international isolation today, the responsibility for this diplomatic downturn rests squarely with one individual: the putschist Captain Ibrahim Traoré. By orchestrating the departure of the United Nations Human Rights Office, the transitional leader of Burkina Faso has enacted a move that epitomizes a governance style defined by […]
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Benin francois silibi sworn in as new mp after louis vlavonou’s senate move
François Silibi has officially taken his seat in the National Assembly, marking a significant transition in the legislative landscape. The swearing-in ceremony unfolded immediately following the day’s plenary session at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo. From academia to parliament Born in 1982, François Silibi brings a unique perspective to the legislative chamber. A former English […]
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Major ambush hits malian army convoy near tabankort in northern Mali
Intense fighting erupted yesterday near Tin Araban, close to Tabankort, as a large military convoy comprising Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) troops and Russian-backed Africa Corps contractors clashed with a formidable alliance of rebel and terrorist groups in northern Mali. With tensions escalating across the region, the eerie silence from Bamako’s transitional government speaks volumes about […]
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Niger’s secret diplomacy: leveraging faith to bypass parisian channels
The recent meeting between Hamadou Saley, chargé d’affaires of the Nigerien embassy in France, and Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, has sparked widespread speculation. Beneath the surface of proposed cultural or religious collaborations lies a far more intricate political maneuver: a regime in Niamey, facing diplomatic isolation, is turning to France’s […]
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Tokyo’s private sector grapples with mounting state debt crisis
The private sector in Lomé faces an unprecedented financial crunch as delays in state payments cripple operations. Despite assurances from officials, the domestic debt crisis continues to deepen, leaving businesses in limbo. How unpaid bills are suffocating Togolese enterprises With over 1.7 trillion CFA francs owed to local firms—exceeding 60% of the nation’s total public […]
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Chad: an off-duty police officer opens fire on two traffic officers in N’Djamena
Tchad Tchad : un officier de police ouvre le feu sur deux policiers à N’Djamena Alwihda Info 07 juil. 2026 — 1 min de lecture Partager A shocking act of aggression unfolded around 5 PM in N’Djamena, near the Goudjé Barrière roundabout. Traffic police officers were actively directing vehicles to alleviate congestion when the incident […]
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Cotonou raid dismantles vodjè crime hub, wanted soldier nicknamed alòtrò
Cotonou raid dismantles Vodjè crime hub, wanted soldier nicknamed Alòtrò This week, the Republic of Benin’s Republican Police launched a major crackdown in the heart of Cotonou, targeting a notorious crime hotspot in the Vodjè district. The operation, carried out with precision, led to the dismantling of a long-standing criminal network operating under the radar. […]
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