Opinion

Dans un entretien consacré aux perspectives économiques du Bénin, le professeur Théophile Thomas Azomahou appelle le pays à franchir une nouvelle étape de son développement. Pour l’économiste, les acquis macroéconomiques doivent désormais se traduire en emplois, en souveraineté énergétique, en transformation industrielle et en opportunités concrètes pour les jeunes Le Bénin affiche depuis plusieurs années […]

Religious Sisters are not ornaments in Habits. We are not commodities for priests to use at will, nor are we mistresses in veils. We are women called by God, consecrated to service, prayer, and the mission of the Church. Yet too often, behind stained glass windows and polished marble altars, we are treated as less. […]

Benin, particularly the northern part of the country, is facing repeated attacks from terrorist groups resulting in numerous civilian and military casualties. This worrying situation calls for a profound transformation of national security strategies. To ensure the protection of people and strategic infrastructures, Benin must establish a modern, robust security system capable of dealing with […]

In the vision of a economically prosperous and socially stable Benin, integrated within a thriving Africa, that guides our political commitment, exemplary justice is ensured for all and would be the government’s duty to guarantee, through all legal means and with great transparency, that any citizen suspected of violating the laws of the Republic is […]

Four months away from the presidential election in Ivory Coast, the suspense remains intense around Alassane Ouattara’s candidacy. Despite his supporters’ expectations, the Ivorian head of state maintains a strategy of silence, carefully orchestrated, which feeds all speculations. Behind this ambiguity, three main reasons emerge, illuminating the tactical approach of the incumbent president. First explanation […]

Since its inception in 2002, the International Criminal Court (ICC), established by the Rome Statute, presented itself as an independent and impartial body responsible for prosecuting the authors of the gravest crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes. But more than twenty years later, the record of this institution is heavily scrutinized, particularly by Southern […]

“Anthem of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES): “SAHEL BENKAN” Verse 1 A tribute to the people of the SahelHeir to great empiresBearer of a new eraThat heralds freedom and progressUnder the banner of epic battles. Verse 2 People of the AESFearless and sovereignWith words and with armsBreak the chains that hold youSo that your […]

In connection with our conversation on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Gratien-Laurent AHOUANMENOU, the recipient of your referenced letter which was notified to him on May 26, 2025, kindly forwarded it to me; he was entitled to do so as he drafted and disseminated the contested statement in his capacity as Deputy Secretary-General (SGA) of the […]