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Karim Okanla

karimokanla@yahoo.com

is a media scholar and freelance writer from Benin.  

All articles of Karim Okanla

Recession

Growing dependence on Benin’s informal sector

In Cotonou and Porto Novo, economic slump has hit middle class hard

Public health

Overburdened even in good times

For good reason, Benin’s health minister has admonished the nation to stay cautious in view of Covid-19

Africa

Environmental destruction

Poverty is an important driver of deforestation in sub-Saharan countries

Multilateral agency

Africa needs the WHO

US President Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding to World Health Organization (WHO) is likely to hurt many Africans

Traffic congestion

Fury behind the wheel

Road rage is on the rise on Cotonou’s congested streets

Fuel prices

Strained relations

Petrol smuggling has had a negative impact on Benin’s relations with its giant neighbour Nigeria

ECOWAS

Mere first steps

Not everyone is happy about West Africa’s CFA Franc being set to become the Eco

Governance

Restricted freedom

People in Benin wonder what EU Ambassador Oliver Nette, who was sent home by their government, did wrong

Port of Cotonou

Competitive squall at the pier

The Autonomous Port of Cotonou, Benin’s economic engine, is facing a major new challenge from neighbouring Nigeria, one of its biggest customers

Sanitation

Sinking under a wave of trash

Benin’s local governments are unprepared to deal with a serious problem of uncollected trash

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