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The military leader of Burkina Faso has called for the nation to abandon democracy, describing the system as destructive and incompatible with the country’s needs. In a prime-time television interview …
Burkina Faso leader rejects democracy as path to progress Read More
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, …
Military leader in Burkina Faso rejects democracy as path forward Read More
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 …
Crimes against humanity in Burkina Faso: all parties responsible Read More
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 …
Niger launches civilian defense force, ‘guardians of the earth,’ to counter jihadist threats Read More
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 …
Sixteen civilians lose their lives in Niger following jihadist raid Read More
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, led a commemorative ceremony at the Hôpital Général de Référence in Niamey to celebrate the …
Niger and China mark 50 years of medical cooperation in Niamey Read More
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 …
Burkina Faso’s quest for local funding for sexual and reproductive health Read More
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 …
Togo’s consumer prices experience a slight increase in February Read More
The United States is notably intensifying its diplomatic outreach towards Niger. This strategic focus on Niamey follows comparable high-level engagements and visits to Mali and Burkina Faso, underscoring Washington’s concerted …
America’s growing diplomatic presence in the Sahel, with Niamey now in focus Read More
In a stunning development for African news today, the Confédération africaine de football (CAF) has officially revoked Sénégal‘s 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title. Two months after the final whistle …
Senegal stripped of CAN 2026 title as Morocco declared winners Read More
In a dramatic turn of events, the Morocco national team has been crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal …
Controversial 2025 afcon final: Morocco awarded 3-0 win after Senegal walkout Read More
A stunning turn of events has shaken African football. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of its victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, awarding …
Controversial decision by caf sparks outrage in Senegal Read More