31/03/2019 – by Hans Dembowski Why right-wing populism is often linked to climate denial Read full article
Higher education New 24/04/2019 – by Karim Okanla, Hans Dembowski From boom to bust Why Houdegbe North American University Benin once looked promising, but is no longer operational Read
Regional organisation 15/02/2019 – by Karim Okanla Like a magnet ECOWAS has made considerable progress, but still has ample room for improvement Read
Inadequate financial oversight 23/01/2019 – by Karim Okanla Outraged by court hearings A financial scandal is rocking Benin – and a former president’s name is mentioned often in its context Read
Unsustainable livelihoods 12/01/2019 – by Karim Okanla Savè chainsaw massacre Deforestation is ravaging the environment of Savè, a small town in Benin Read
Demographic change 19/09/2018 – by Karim Okanla Progress may not be sustained Life expectancy has improved in Benin, but poverty remains a serious challenge Read
Urban development 17/06/2018 – by Karim Okanla Feeling the heat Erosion and other impacts of climate change on urban life in Benin Read
Public health 25/02/2018 – by Karim Okanla A daunting challenge In fighting cancer, awareness raising is an important first step Read
Cancer 24/02/2018 – by Karim Okanla Unaffordable treatment Because of poverty, fear, ignorance and taboos, cancer is normally diagnosed late in Benin Read
Public finance 09/01/2018 – by Karim Okanla Incentives to become formal Even if rates are kept low, more formal businesses will mean more tax revenue in Benin Read
Jobs 17/10/2017 – by Karim Okanla Employment blues Most Beninese people must cope with the constant insecurity of informal employment Read
Comment 14/10/2015 – by Karim Okanla Burkina Faso on the brink After the failed coup the transition government is back in office, but uncertainties remain Read
