Tuesday, November 3

Analyses

Benin’s economic surge: balancing rapid growth with inclusive development amid regional scrutiny
16Oct By Fati SeyniNo Comments
Actualités, Analyses

Benin’s economic surge: balancing rapid growth with inclusive development amid regional scrutiny

The West African nation of Benin is once again at the center of economic discussions across the continent, following fresh projections that underscore its exceptional performance in an otherwise turbulent regional landscape. As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) updates its forecasts, Benin stands out with projected growth rates of 7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027 figures that not only outpace the regional average but also ignite fresh debate about the sustainability and inclusivity of its economic model.From Statistical Success to Real-World Impact: What’s Next for Benin?Benin’s economic momentum is undeniable. After an estimated real GDP growth of 8.1% in 2025, the country is on track to outperform its sub-Saharan African peers for three consecutive years. While the regional average hovers...
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Behind Cameroon’s Geneva refugee plea: the financing gap nobody wants to name
12Oct By Fati SeyniNo Comments
Analyses

Behind Cameroon’s Geneva refugee plea: the financing gap nobody wants to name

Afrique Genève : le Cameroun appelle à une solidarité internationale accrue face à la crise des réfugiés À Genève, le ministre camerounais Atanga Nji Paul a appelé la communauté internationale à intensifier son soutien financier et opérationnel face à la crise des réfugiés. Alwihda Info 12 oct. 2026 — 2 min de lecture Partager ...
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Inside the China-Togo economic machine: what’s driving the shift beyond the shelves
12Oct By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
Analyses

Inside the China-Togo economic machine: what’s driving the shift beyond the shelves

EconomieTogoL’empreinte chinoise gagne du terrain économique au TogoNoël Tadégnon12/10/202612 octobre 2026De Pékin à Lomé, la coopération chinoise s’affiche dans le commerce et les infrastructures, entre opportunités économiques et défis industriels.https://p.dw.com/p/5OAJhÀ Lomé, la présence chinoise se remarque jusque dans les habitudes de consommation. Dans les China Mall, ces centres commerciaux proposant une multitude de produits importés, les petits prix attirent de nombreux clients. "Les China Mall au Togo sont des supermarchés chinois qui se multiplient dans les grands quartiers et figurent parmi les commerces les plus fréquentés. C'est une très bonne chose, car cela crée des emplois", se félicite cet habitant de Lomé. "Les China Mall nous permettent d'acheter des produits à moi...
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Guinea-Bissau’s transition unravels: how the junta’s election pledge became a risky waiting game
11Oct By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
Analyses

Guinea-Bissau’s transition unravels: how the junta’s election pledge became a risky waiting game

The roots of a crisis that reshaped Guinea-Bissau's political future The military takeover of November 2025 shattered Guinea-Bissau's fragile democratic routine, and with it, the promise that civilians would soon regain control. That pledge—to hold presidential and legislative elections on 6 December 2026—now looks increasingly fragile. Understanding why requires looking not just at the calendar, but at the sequence of events that allowed a contested vote to become a full-blown transition crisis. From disputed ballots to tanks on the streets It all began with the presidential election of November 2025. While the national electoral commission was still tallying results, both incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition challenger Fernando Dias da Costa declared victory. On 25 November, th...
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