Military rule in Burkina Faso: a path devoid of democratic legitimacy In Burkina Faso, each statement from Captain Ibrahim Traoré deepens scrutiny over the nature of his leadership and the country’s political trajectory since the September 2022 coup. His recent declarations leave little room for interpretation: they openly embrace anContinue Reading
Ibrahima Thiam, leader of the Senegalese party ACT, has sharply criticized recent statements made by Ousmane Sonko, branding them a threat to national cohesion. In a strongly worded opinion piece titled “The Amalgam Strategy: Sonko’s Latest Misstep”, Thiam argues that Sonko’s remarks were perceived as targeting Touba—and by extension, theContinue Reading
The Burkina Faso government, facing stagnation in its cotton processing capabilities, is now eyeing India as a potential buyer for its raw cotton fiber. This move, presented as a diplomatic triumph, underscores the country’s persistent struggle to break free from its role as a mere exporter of unprocessed agricultural commodities.Continue Reading
Politique Cameroun : le pouvoir est-il vacant ? Dans son éditorial politique de ce lundi 20 juillet 2026, dont la version audio a été diffusée sur les antennes de la Radio Tiémeni Siantou […] Armand Djaleu |21 juillet 2026|3 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google Résumer EcouterContinue Reading
The Gabonese extractive industry is poised for a significant transformation following a landmark agreement signed in Paris. Eramet and its subsidiary Comilog have committed to boosting local manganese processing capacity to 700,000 tonnes annually by 2031, a move long sought by Libreville’s authorities. The historic signing, held at the ÉlyséeContinue Reading
Ivory Coast releases six opposition leaders after nine months in detention Following a tense presidential election year in 2025, Ivory Coast saw a wave of opposition arrests, with dozens held without charge. Six local leaders of Ivory Coast’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), walked freeContinue Reading
At 28 years old, Senegalese forward Ismaila Sarr has enjoyed a career-defining season at Crystal Palace since joining from Marseille in the summer of 2024. In the 2025-26 campaign, Sarr proved instrumental, netting 21 goals and providing one assist across 45 competitive appearances as Palace secured the UEFA Europa ConferenceContinue Reading
Morocco’s king reviews 2025 central bank report on economic progress The annual report from Bank Al-Maghrib highlights Morocco’s economic resilience in 2025, with growth reaching 4.9% despite global challenges. King Mohammed VI of Morocco received Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the royal palace in Tétouan earlier this week.Continue Reading
Senegal shifts stance to back former president Macky Sall’s UN bid SENEGAMBIA PRESS Senegal has officially endorsed the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, reversing its prior position just days after a meeting in Dakar between the former leader and current President BassirouContinue Reading
Morocco and Mauritania forge stronger security alliance to tackle Sahel challenges Deepening bilateral cooperation between Rabat and Nouakchott aims to secure borders and counter transnational threats across North and West Africa. The Kingdom of Morocco and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have elevated their security partnership to new heights amidContinue Reading
ConflictMali Russian mercenaries in Mali: why their losses remain low The Africa Corps paramilitaries face fewer casualties than Malian troops in jihadist attacks. Here’s why. The Africa Corps paramilitaries, often referred to as Russian mercenaries, appear to experience significantly fewer casualties in jihadist attacks compared to Malian troops. This discrepancyContinue Reading
Niamey is hosting high-level discussions on the future of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), with Niger taking a leading role in shaping the bureau’s evolving mandate. The country’s perspectives on regional stability and development were at the center of a strategic meeting between Dr.Continue Reading