A new political tone in Benin, fresh health fears over Ebola, the shadow of gold trafficking in Sudan, renewed turbulence in Senegal, and preparations for Eid al-Adha in Morocco are shaping Africa’s news agenda this week. Here is an overview of the main developments across the continent.
Benin: New president signals thaw with Niger
The first words of Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, are being widely interpreted as a call for calm between Cotonou and Niamey.
His inauguration took place in the presence of Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine – a strong symbolic gesture after months of heightened tensions linked to disagreements between Benin and the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
For many observers, this high-level participation marks the beginning of a possible détente, and a step towards easing the diplomatic rift that has strained relations in recent months. We
