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Opposition party hamstrung by internal fighting in run-up to presidential elections

To a background of tensions between party kingpins, the main opposition party may not be represented in the presidential elections in April 2026.

Subscribers only Politics 22.10.2025

Rabat asks the AES to its conference on terrorism

Moroccan diplomats are organising the Conference on African Victims of Terrorism on 2 and 3 December, and Morocco is particularly keen to involve the Sahelian countries in the event.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.10.2025

Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

The Nigerian, secretary general of the African petroleum organisation, is hard at work in the final months of his mandate. He hopes to finally inaugurate the Africa Energy Bank project before his departure in January.

Subscribers only Energy 09.10.2025

Société Générale's Africa exit falters yet again as Togo makes counterbid for local branch

Togo President Faure Gnassingbé arrives at the Élysée Palace in Paris, on 14 May 2024. © Yoan Valat / EFE / EPA / MaxPPP

Subscribers only Finance 01.10.2025

Orabank's recapitalisation rejected by the BCEAO

The West African Development Bank's Orabank rescue plan has been rejected by the Central Bank of West African States, which is refusing to let the BOAD finance the group's recovery.

Subscribers only Finance 29.09.2025

To curb jihadist threat, Cotonou tries to win over hearts and minds

A civil-military committee in the department of Atacora, Benin, in July 2025. © Strategic Stabilization Advisors

Subscribers only Defence 26.09.2025

New AFRICOM boss expected in Cotonou

BENIN | General Dagvin Anderson, head of AFRICOM, plans to visit Benin, with whom the organisation has a long-standing relationship in the fight against terrorism.

Subscribers only Defence 17.09.2025

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

The former chair of the AU Commission has been in talks for several weeks with the investment fund run by brothers Cyrille and Alain Nkontchou.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 05.09.2025

Former African Union Commission chairman Moussa Faki in Addis Ababa, 16 February 2025.

Cotonou negotiates military contracts with low-key French broker

A former French army paratrooper turned arms broker, Bob Alzon, hopes to supply military equipment to Beninese special forces and commandos engaged in counterterrorism operations in the north.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 03.09.2025

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From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

At the head of the foreign intelligence service for a little under two years, Nicolas Lerner is trying to develop new contacts in West Africa. In a region undergoing great change, he is relying in particular on his good relations with Lomé and Rabat.

Subscribers only Defence 22.08.2025

Nicolas Lerner, Director of the DGSE, at the Élysée Palace in Paris, April 2024.

Cotonou signs up again with lobbyist law firm Squire Patton Boggs

International law firm Squire Patton Boggs will continue to represent Benin's interests in Washington. Benin is hoping that it will help it to increase cooperation with the Donald Trump administration.

Subscribers only Business 21.08.2025

With Trump threatening action, Russian trader Theia is unable to sell its fuel shipments

A Russian ship belonging to the "ghost fleet" used by Moscow to circumvent sanctions was recently refused entry to Senegal and Togo. Ghana is its next target destination.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 01.08.2025

Dakar port area, Senegal, 23 April 2024.

Forced transfer of journalist cools relations between Abidjan and Cotonou

Benin's strong-armed exfiltration of journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè, who had sought refuge in Abidjan, has angered Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara, who was not informed of the operation.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 29.07.2025

From Abidjan to Dakar, MMA's Francis Ngannou reps for PFL

As chairman of the African branch of the Professional Fighters League, the former Cameroonian champion is eyeing four host countries for the 2026 edition in the region. He is supported in this effort by the Helios investment fund.

Subscribers only Business 28.07.2025

Francis Ngannou during training in Los Angeles, California, 16 May 2023.

Canadian fund Atlas Energy betting on oil royalties

Set up in June, the investment fund is hoping to put forward a new financing model to the continent's oil companies sector. Based on the payment of royalties, this system is above all used in North America.

Subscribers only Energy 21.07.2025

Head of diplomacy expected in Paris

Olushegun Adjadi Bakari is due to meet his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. Together, they will discuss France's support for Benin's armed forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 14.07.2025

Cotonou to beef up maritime security

What with the planned strengthening of navy, police and customs capabilities and close international cooperation, the Benin authorities are prioritising surveillance of the seaboard.

Subscribers only Defence 11.07.2025

Tel Aviv's ambush on the sidelines of Donald Trump's Africa summit

Currently in Washington, the Israeli Prime Minister intends to take advantage of the summit organised by the American president to meet with his African counterparts. This Israeli initiative is part of an attempt to normalise relations between the Jewish state and African and Arab countries.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 7 July 2025, in Washington.

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After a series of defeats, Patrice Talon's army is looking for results

Weakened by a succession of setbacks against armed groups on the northern border, Benin's armed forces are trying to regain a foothold with the help of private service providers, France and the EU.

Subscribers only Defence 08.07.2025

Beninese President Patrice Talon (right) being driven through Cotonou, in August 2022.

Tokyo prepares for its ninth edition of TICAD

Japan will hold its next Tokyo International Conference on African Development from 20 to 22 August in Yokohama, and Benin will be among the countries in the spotlight at the event.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.07.2025

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WAEMU in midst of Abidjan-Ouagadougou tug of war

Serious tensions between Alassane Ouattara and Ibrahim Traoré are paralysing the West African Economic and Monetary Union. The Ivorian president is steadfastly against Burkina Faso taking the head of the organisation's council of ministers, which is expected to meet on 11 July.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 04.07.2025

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (left) and his Burkinabé counterpart Ibrahim Traoré.

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Opposition party hamstrung by internal fighting in run-up to presidential elections

Rabat asks the AES to its conference on terrorism

Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

Société Générale's Africa exit falters yet again as Togo makes counterbid for local branch

Orabank's recapitalisation rejected by the BCEAO

To curb jihadist threat, Cotonou tries to win over hearts and minds

New AFRICOM boss expected in Cotonou

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

Cotonou negotiates military contracts with low-key French broker

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From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

Cotonou signs up again with lobbyist law firm Squire Patton Boggs

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Forced transfer of journalist cools relations between Abidjan and Cotonou

From Abidjan to Dakar, MMA's Francis Ngannou reps for PFL

Canadian fund Atlas Energy betting on oil royalties

Head of diplomacy expected in Paris

Cotonou to beef up maritime security

Tel Aviv's ambush on the sidelines of Donald Trump's Africa summit

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After a series of defeats, Patrice Talon's army is looking for results

Tokyo prepares for its ninth edition of TICAD

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Benin

Opposition party hamstrung by internal fighting in run-up to presidential elections

Rabat asks the AES to its conference on terrorism

Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

Société Générale's Africa exit falters yet again as Togo makes counterbid for local branch

Orabank's recapitalisation rejected by the BCEAO

To curb jihadist threat, Cotonou tries to win over hearts and minds

New AFRICOM boss expected in Cotonou

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

Cotonou negotiates military contracts with low-key French broker

Spotlight From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

Cotonou signs up again with lobbyist law firm Squire Patton Boggs

With Trump threatening action, Russian trader Theia is unable to sell its fuel shipments

Forced transfer of journalist cools relations between Abidjan and Cotonou

From Abidjan to Dakar, MMA's Francis Ngannou reps for PFL

Canadian fund Atlas Energy betting on oil royalties

Head of diplomacy expected in Paris

Cotonou to beef up maritime security

Tel Aviv's ambush on the sidelines of Donald Trump's Africa summit

Spotlight After a series of defeats, Patrice Talon's army is looking for results

Tokyo prepares for its ninth edition of TICAD

Spotlight WAEMU in midst of Abidjan-Ouagadougou tug of war

Afreximbank seeks to strengthen its mark on future Africa Energy Bank

ECOWAS presidents debate AU's next chairperson

ECOWAS standby force and the issue of funding

Transfer of West African Health Organization HQ to Abidjan irritates Talon

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Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Spotlight
From Lomé to Abidjan, new boss breathing life into French foreign intelligence service

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After a series of defeats, Patrice Talon's army is looking for results

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WAEMU in midst of Abidjan-Ouagadougou tug of war