The narrative propagated by state-controlled media, portraying Burkina Faso as an “eldorado” under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears more as a political maneuver than an accurate reflection of ground realities. While official communications celebrate a supposed “popular progressive revolution,” the daily lives of many Burkinabè remain plagued by persistent insecurity, economicContinue Reading

Senior police leaders from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger convened in Ouagadougou on Thursday for a pivotal security coordination meeting under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) framework. The gathering brought together top police officials and technical experts to forge a unified response to escalating regional security threats. The three-dayContinue Reading

The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has established what experts describe as a “drug empire” in the Central African Republic, with tramadol trafficking providing a significant boost to its operations. Once used primarily for managing mild pain, this opioid has been repurposed into a highly concentrated, stimulant-like substance—often dubbed the “poorContinue Reading

Booster des Recettes Fiscales, une Mise en Forme Cameroun a annoncé le renforcement des contrôles dans le secteur aurifère pour s’attaquer à la fraude. L’État veut mettre fin aux écarts entre les volumes produits et ceux déclarés. Les sociétés exercent leurs activités sans autorisation Les volumes d’or produits sont souventContinue Reading

During a two-day official visit to Rabat, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Moroccan authorities finalized 14 new cooperation agreements, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. The newly signed accords span key sectors including economy, security, migration, and defense, reinforcing strategic partnerships between the two nations. Among these, aContinue Reading

During a high-level meeting in Rabat, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch laid the groundwork for expanding bilateral cooperation across critical sectors. The discussions, held under tight security, underscored a shared commitment to fostering long-term strategic partnerships between the two nations. Strengthening economic and trade bondsContinue Reading