The Revival of Benin’s Sèmè Field: Economic Impact and Strategy
14/01/2026Benin is on the brink of something it has not experienced since the late 1990s: the return of crude oil production. This is not a dramatic rebranding of Benin as.
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Africa Development
Economy
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Africa on the Fast Track: Rwanda, Ethiopia, and West Africa Set the Pace for 2026
05/01/2026As the global economic outlook softens under the weight of inflationary pressures, tightening financial conditions, and geopolitical uncertainty, Africa stands out as one of the few regions projecting robust expansion.
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Diplomacy
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Peace and Security
Nigeria Clears Troop Deployment to Benin as Government Foils Coup Plot
10/12/2025A pulse of alarm rippled through West Africa on Sunday, 7 December 2025, when a small group of mutinous soldiers in the Republic of Benin attempted to topple the government.
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Africa Peace & Security
Diplomacy
Highlights
What External Backing Means for African Peace and Conflict Dynamics
08/12/2025In the space between a diplomatic table and a battlefield, the imprint of external actors is growing more pronounced across Africa. Recent events underline that foreign influence is not a.
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Africa Development
Economy
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African Energy Bank Expands Capital Access for Continental Projects
01/12/2025Nigeria was recently confirmed as the headquarters of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) following the completion of the $5 billion building in Abuja. For a continent that has long struggled.
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Climate Change
COP30
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What Went Down at Day 1 of COP30
11/11/2025The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) opened on 10 November in Belém, Brazil, with a resounding message: the era of promises has ended, and the age of implementation.
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Africa
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Tourism Africa
Ghana’s Rising Dominance in West African Tourism: A Data-Driven Look
08/07/2025Ghana firmly solidified its reputation as a top-tier travel destination in West Africa, welcoming 1,288,804 international visitors—a 12% year-over-year increase, according to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Far from being.
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Africa
Africa Peace & Security
Highlights
Africa’s Border Revolution: Free Movement in Focus
04/06/2025In an era where globalisation is tearing down walls once deemed inviolable, the concept of free movement stands as a keystone of modern integration. The European Union’s Schengen Area offers.
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Nigeria and Benin Republic Launch SIGMAT Connectivity to Boost Cross-Border Trade
22/05/2025A new digital platform, SIGMAT, has been launched by Nigeria and Benin to improve trade efficiency and advance regional economic integration. This milestone was unveiled during a launch event at.
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Africa
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Tourism Africa
What’s Holding Back Visa-Free Travel in Africa?
19/05/2025For years, African leaders have spoken about the goal of making travel across the continent easier. It’s been a regular topic at regional summits and a core part of ambitious.
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