Benin

The oil tanker hijacking is likely part of a financing effort by Nigeria's ruling People's Democratic Party. [more]

Sub-Saharan Africa’s geography determines its politics, economics and industry, in particular by limiting foreign investment and constraining the directions in which foreign capital flows. [more]

The following are internal Stratfor documents produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. These documents are not forecasts, but rather a series of guidelines for understanding and evaluating events, as well as suggestions on areas for focus. [more]

U.S. President George W. Bush will begin a five-nation trip to Africa on Feb. 15. [more]

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez concluded cooperation deals during his Aug. 2-3 tour of the West... [more]

The net assessment is key to STRATFOR's analytical process. It is not a forecast, but rather a... [more]

Five countries -- Romania, Algeria, Benin, Brazil and the Philippines -- began two-year terms on... [more]

The United States is pushing forward with plans to expand its military access to and presence in... [more]

A recent move by Nigeria to shut its border with Benin illustrates Abuja's growing confidence in... [more]