Day: October 26, 2026

Niamey’s fuel crisis: how Algerian supply deals fuel public debate and economic fallout

Ousmane Tandja

After months of uncertainty and fluctuating supply chains, Niamey has received an unexpected lifeline in the form of 3.75 million liters of diesel from Algeria. The shipment, originally intended for Agadez, has triggered a wave of questions about priorities, costs, and the long-term resilience of Niger’s fuel infrastructure. As public scrutiny intensifies, policymakers face mounting pressure to clarify the rationale behind the delivery and justify the financial and strategic implications of this emergency supply. From Agadez to Niamez: why the cargo changed course The 150 tankers, each carrying 25,000 liters,…

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Benin and UAE seal historic trade pact amid growing African economic ambitions

Aïcha Abdou

The dust is settling on one of West Africa’s most significant economic developments of the year, as the Republic of Benin and the United Arab Emirates officially inked a landmark trade agreement following high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. But now, with the ink dry, the real debate is just beginning—what does this deal mean for both economies, and what challenges lie ahead as the pact moves toward implementation? From promise to policy: What the Benin-UAE trade deal changes After months of closed-door negotiations, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was…

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Fallout from Niger’s military overtures to Algeria: who bears the cost of Tiani’s security gamble?

Ousmane Tandja

Niger’s military regime under General Abdourahamane Tiani faces mounting scrutiny over its expanding reliance on foreign security partners, after Algeria’s parliament approved the deployment of troops to Niamey. The move, hailed as a strategic pivot, now prompts urgent questions about the hidden costs, undisclosed terms, and long-term implications for a nation already stretched thin by economic hardship and persistent violence. From Russian mercenaries to Algerian boots on the ground: a strategy under pressure The alliance with Russia’s Africa Corps was sold as a lifeline to stabilize Niger’s embattled security landscape.…

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