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Invited on Gabon 1ère’s regular “100-day review” programme, the Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Outreach and the Arts, Paul Kessany, calmly took part in this democratic accountability exercise. Appointed on …
Gabon culture and sports minister Paul Kessany achieves 62.3% of goals Read More
The Local Development Committee (CLD) convened on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Lomé to review the partnership between Togo and France regarding sustainable and solidarity investment. It also defined the …
Togo and France deepen ties with €395 million investment and new 2026-2028 roadmap Read More
The union representing workers at the Port autonome de Lomé has issued a three-day strike notice, scheduled for June 25 to 27, 2026, after months of unmet demands regarding pay, …
Port autonome de Lomé faces three-day strike in june 2026 over worker demands Read More
Chahana Takiou, the esteemed publishing director of Le 22 Septembre newspaper, has been summoned by the prosecutor of Bamako’s cybercrime division. The summons, issued for Monday, June 8, 2026, at …
Mali’s shrinking media space: journalist chahana takiou summoned amid rising repression Read More
Weeks after the Ebola outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is stepping up its efforts to contain the virus. Our teams …
Inside MSF’s Ebola treatment centres in DRC Read More
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 …
Two-wheeler trade in Burkina Faso faces stranglehold as economic restrictions deepen Read More
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 …
Niger power outages hit Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri after technical failure Read More
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 …
Burkina Faso weekly highlights: environment, economy, security, and culture from June 1-7, 2026 Read More
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 …
Boko haram releases over 400 captives in northern Nigeria Read More
The city of Kpalimé is in shock following the death of a student from the Zomayi high school, which occurred after the release of the BAC 1 results for the …
Togo student dies after baccalaureate exam failure in kpalimé Read More
The field of medicine and research in West Africa is about to reach a historic milestone. Sorbonne Université, a leading academic and medical institution in Europe, is now setting its …
Sorbonne university and CHIC in Bénin forge a medical partnership for excellence Read More
The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) kicked off a three-day training workshop on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Ouagadougou. Aimed at senior officials and experts from the Ministry of …
Burkina Faso: CNES trains foreign ministry experts in geopolitical anticipation Read More