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Burkina Faso is grappling with an escalating security emergency that threatens to destabilise the nation, while the government’s communication tactics are increasingly met with public doubt. On August 19, the …
Burkina Faso’s security crisis: JNIM’s advances test Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership Read More
A senior figure within the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS), Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi, met his end on August 17, 2026, in the Séno province. Contrary to initial assertions circulating …
Jihadist infighting in Burkina Faso: abou zeid al-burkinabi killed by rivals Read More
The Patriotic Movement for Liberation and Justice (MPLJ) has circulated a video recording featuring Nigerien military personnel taken captive during the deadly assault on August 15, 2026, in Séguédine. While …
Niger: mPLJ video of captured soldiers intensifies séguédine crisis Read More
Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema has unveiled a significant reassessment of the criteria governing public scholarships for students aiming to pursue their studies in certain European nations. This strategic shift …
Gabon rethinks overseas scholarships for students Read More
While Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s official communications consistently denounce the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), often portraying it as a tool of Western powers, the financial landscape presents a …
Burkina Faso’s economic realities: the paradox of official discourse on ECOWAS funding Read More
KPALIMÉ — The Kloto 1 Municipal Council is significantly accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session for the year 2026, local elected officials approved an unprecedented budget increase …
Kloto 1’s historic budget boost for kpalimé development Read More
In Mali, the military court has once again delivered a harsh verdict. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely known as Ras Bath, and social media influencer Rokia Doumbia, recognized publicly as Rose …
Mali’s crackdown on dissent: ras bath and ‘rose la vie chère’ handed seven-year prison sentences Read More
Two French nationals were recently apprehended in northern Togo, a development that has cast a harsh light on the country’s deteriorating governance. Incarcerated for days by intelligence services before being …
Togo’s constitutional overhaul: Gnassingbé’s consolidated hold on power Read More
As a bloody escalation of human rights violations grips Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States is poised to take decisive action. On Capitol Hill, Representative James P. McGovern …
Us congressman presses for sanctions on Sahel juntas amidst escalating violence Read More
Following a month of relative calm, political dynamics in the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) are once again at a critical juncture. An ultimatum, demanding President Tshisekedi convene a comprehensive …
Political uncertainty looms as calls for dialogue in the RDC intensify Read More
Côte d’Ivoire sets 250 F/Kg price for shea almonds The Ivorian government has officially set a fixed price of 250 F/Kg for raw shea almonds, a move aimed at stabilizing …
Côte d’Ivoire sets 250 F/Kg price for shea almonds Read More
Lomé, 17 August 2026 — Municipal authorities in Lomé are gathering this week to sharpen their skills in financial resource mobilization and management. The three-day workshop, running from 17 to …
Lomé hosts training for local authorities on financial resource management Read More