The military government of Burkina Faso declared on Friday, June 26, the termination of diplomatic relations with France, citing Paris’s failure to uphold commitments to mutual respect and non-intervention, according to a statement by Communications Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo on state television. Tensions between Ouagadougou and Paris have escalated sharply sinceContinue Reading

On behalf of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Vice President of the Government Hermann Immongault attended the festivities in Antananarivo on June 26, marking the 66th anniversary of Madagascar’s accession to international sovereignty. Alongside other delegation leaders, Immongault observed the military parade at the Mahamasina Stadium, which highlighted the commitment,Continue Reading

On June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with France. Authorities in Ouagadougou justified this significant decision by leveling accusations of “neocolonialism,” alleged attempts at interference, and purported support for networks deemed capable of destabilizing the nation. While this declaration marks a further deterioration inContinue Reading

Burkina Faso officially severs diplomatic ties with France, junta announces On Friday, June 26, Burkina Faso declared the severance of its diplomatic relations with France. This historic move marks a fresh phase in the sovereignty-driven agenda of Captain Ibrahim Traoré and reshapes the strategic balances across the Sahel region. BurkinaContinue Reading

Intra-African trade has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of Gabon’s economic agenda. During a Council of Ministers meeting held on June 25 in Libreville, Head of State Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema explicitly directed his government to expedite the implementation of this strategy, deeming it foundational for the diversification ofContinue Reading