The ruling military administration in Burkina Faso has introduced a new charter that permits Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who took control following a coup in September 2022, to participate in future presidential, legislative, and local government contests. During a media appearance on national television, the leader of the junta, Captain IbrahimContinue Reading
The people of Burkina Faso should abandon the notion of democracy altogether, according to the country’s military leader. These remarks were made during a televised interview where Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power three years ago, suggested that Western-style governance has brought nothing but suffering to the nation. a radicalContinue Reading
The conflict in Burkina Faso has escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe, with all armed factions—including government forces, allied militias, and Al-Qaeda-linked armed groups—perpetrating crimes against humanity and war crimes against civilians since 2023. mass killings and forced displacement Human Rights Watch documents that since the 2022 military takeover, more thanContinue Reading
In Fulfulde, Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Earth.” This designation now refers to newly established territorial self-defense organizations within Niger’s administrative framework. This fresh corps of civilian volunteers was officially sanctioned by an ordinance during the Council of Ministers on Friday, March 27. Its primary objective is toContinue Reading
sports news can 2025: why Senegal lost its african football title to Morocco The africa football governing body, caf, stripped Senegal of its 2025 africa cup of nations title and awarded it to Morocco after an appeal. how can a completed tournament result be overturned, and what lies ahead forContinue Reading
According to reports covered by The Panafrican Press, a violent assault on Friday claimed the lives of sixteen civilians in the Banibangou department of western Niger. This tragedy marks a sudden break in the relative peace the area had experienced over the past several months, impacting African society news inContinue Reading
During the second session of the Algeria-Niger Grand Joint Commission, both nations reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing medical cooperation. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, this initiative is part of a broader strategic framework designed to establish a lasting and effective partnership between the two neighbors. InContinue Reading
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce (interview) 5 mai 2026 By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Share Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on LinkedIn Share Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, press freedom in the three Sahel countries has witnessed an increasingly downward trend. Independent journalism faces threats from both regime authorities as well as broaderContinue Reading
The Réseau des Médias Africains pour la Promotion de la Santé et de l’Environnement (REMAPSEN) convened a vital discussion on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, focusing on a critical agenda: “Security Crisis and Declining External Funding: What Endogenous Alternatives Can Safeguard Sexual and Reproductive Health/Family Planning Rights in Burkina Faso?” AmidstContinue Reading
In February 2026, Togo’s economy continued to demonstrate a controlled inflationary environment, despite a minor acceleration in consumer prices. The country’s consumer price inflation registered a modest 0.4% increase during the month. This represents a slight progression from the 0.2% recorded in the preceding month, underscoring a generally stable butContinue Reading
Togo’s diplomacy often speaks through silence. On March 9, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Lomé by plane. Though the visit was confirmed by a presidential source, it went largely unannounced. The next day, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé welcomed him for a closed-door meeting. No official statement followed, leaving observersContinue Reading