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Over 40 Burkinabè journalists, representing both state-owned and private media outlets, have recently completed a military training program. The ruling junta describes this initiative as a “patriotic immersion,” an event now slated to occur annually.   In a nation grappling with an ongoing conflict against jihadist groups, a similar mandatoryContinue Reading

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Military immersion for journalists sparks debate in Burkina Faso In an unprecedented move, over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed a six-day military training program described as a patriotic immersion. Organized by the Ministry of Security at the Pabré Police Academy—just 20 kilometers from Ouagadougou—the initiative was mandated for both publicContinue Reading

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Logistical bottlenecks challenge Gabon’s manganese output Gabon’s manganese production dipped to 9.1 million tonnes, drawing attention to persistent weaknesses in the country’s logistics network. Frequent breakdowns and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway, which connects mining sites to the Owendo port, have repeatedly disrupted operations. Yet, the final quarter of 2025Continue Reading

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Dakar’s sky-high cost of living: essentials more expensive than in Paris A viral video has reignited debates about Dakar’s exorbitant living costs, revealing that everyday items like chicken—priced at 2,610 F CFA per kilogram—are now more expensive than in Paris, deepening concerns over purchasing power for Senegalese households. Staple goodsContinue Reading