A total of 118 financial inspectors have been deployed to nearly 200 public and private entities as part of the second wave of control missions for the 2026 fiscal year. On Thursday, 4 June, the deployment specifically focused on the mining sector to audit the revenues it generates across theContinue Reading
Senegalese football welcomes back one of its brightest prospects. After a lengthy recovery period, Amara Diouf has resumed training with Génération Foot and appears close to finalising a transfer to Fenerbahçe. The young forward made a lasting impression during the 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, which SenegalContinue Reading
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the town of Uvira remains suspended between hope and fear. Residents say they are merely surviving, waiting for a peace that former United States president Donald Trump once promised but which has yet to materialise. “We are on borrowed time,” they repeat,Continue Reading
After completing a power plant in Niger, Algeria has extended its energy cooperation to Chad. The country continues to implement concrete projects aimed at fostering stability in the Sahel through economic and social development. Prime minister Sifi Ghrieb began a visit to Chad this Monday, June 8, where he laidContinue Reading
Geste posé par la caravane panafricaine pour Paix et l’Unité en RDC au bord de l’océan Atlantique – Photo d’illustration Butembo-Beni bishop warns against political indifference in DRC In a message issued in memory of the martyrs Charles Lwanga and his companions, the bishop of Butembo-Beni in eastern DemocraticContinue Reading
breaking energy initiative Algeria powers Chad with new 40 MW solar plant in strategic energy push Chad and Algeria have broken ground on a landmark 40-megawatt solar power plant in N’Djamena, fully funded and executed by Algeria’s Sonelgaz International. The facility is set to significantly boost Chad’s strained power gridContinue Reading
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by heightened centralisation of governance. While official rhetoric advocates sovereignty and strategic reorganisation, the socio-economic reality on the ground tells a different story. Behind the discourse of rupture, the Burkinabe people—particularly the commercial sector—are sinking intoContinue Reading
Under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has initiated a substantial operation aimed at resolving career advancements and outstanding salary payments for state employees. This move underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the well-being of its workforce. This highly anticipated decision promises to bring considerableContinue Reading
Ouagadougou hosts pivotal meeting to shape Burkina Faso’s aquaculture future In a landmark gathering held in Ouagadougou, stakeholders from Burkina Faso’s aquaculture sector have officially endorsed a series of strategic documents designed to propel sustainable growth within the industry. These include a comprehensive sector diagnosis, an investment roadmap, and anContinue Reading
Niamey, June 8, 2026 – Niger’s national electricity provider, NIGELEC, reported a technical glitch in the regional power grid that has disrupted electricity supply across Niamey, Dosso, and Tillabéri. The company detected the fault at 1:50 a.m. and swiftly dispatched technical teams to restore service as quickly as possible. InContinue Reading
The week of June 1-7, 2026, in Burkina Faso was marked by significant events across environmental, economic, security, diplomatic, social, sports, and cultural spheres. Environment: fish die-off at Ouagadougou dam The massive fish mortality at Ouagadougou’s dam number 3 drew widespread attention. Laboratory analyses by the Ministry of Environment revealedContinue Reading
In northeastern Nigeria, the militant group Boko Haram has freed more than 400 people who were abducted earlier this year from a village in Borno state, according to a local senator and a youth organisation leader on Sunday, June 7. Samaila Kaigama, president of the Borno South Youth Alliance (Bosya),Continue Reading