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The National Forum on the Decarbonisation of Food Industries, held Monday in Rabat by the National Federation of Agri-Food (FENAGRI), marks a key step in building a low-carbon trajectory for …
Rabat forum accelerates decarbonisation of Morocco’s food industries Read More
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) continues to advance its institutional framework. In a meeting held in Ouagadougou, the parliamentary leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger were received by …
AES confederal parliament moves forward as security crisis deepens Read More
The government’s recent announcement, made during a Council of Ministers meeting, regarding the establishment of AGEROUTE (Agency for Road Works and Management) and SONAFIR (National Road Financing Company) was executed …
Togo’s road agencies: a new maze for world bank funds Read More
Armed extremist factions active within the “three borders” region have released footage they claim depicts the June 17, 2026 assault on the Inates military installation, situated in Niger’s western Tillabéry …
Niger: jihadist video of inates assault highlights tillabéry security crisis Read More
For over two years, Burkinabè authorities have intensified their hostile discourse towards France. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Paris is frequently depicted as the embodiment of a colonial …
Burkina Faso’s delicate dance: traoré family seeks french visa amid anti-Paris rhetoric Read More
Precisely one year ago, on June 26, 2025, Togo was profoundly impacted by one of the most tragic incidents during the series of demonstrations that swept across the nation. On …
Togo: a year on, the quest for justice for jacques koami koutoglo Read More
The security situation in Niger continues to deteriorate, with threats now extending alarmingly close to the capital. On June 26, 2026, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims …
JNIM escalates threats, directly targeting Niamey residents Read More
On June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with France. Authorities in Ouagadougou justified this significant decision by leveling accusations of “neocolonialism,” alleged attempts at …
Burkina Faso’s diplomatic pivot: genuine autonomy or a new dependency? Read More
The Nigerien Student Association in Russia (AENR) has confirmed the death of Adamou Abdoulaye Ismaël, a young student from Niger who had been missing for months. His disappearance was first …
Niger students face hidden dangers in Russia-Ukraine war Read More
For numerous residents of Ouagadougou, the simple act of sharing a beer with friends after a day’s work has transformed into a considerable challenge. Over several months, retail displays have …
Ouagadougou’s escalating beer scarcity mirrors broader market strains Read More
The prolonged detention of Guy Hervé Kam, a prominent Burkinabè opposition figure, has intensified public scrutiny in Burkina Faso. The lawyer, co-founder of the Balai Citoyen civic movement and president …
Burkina Faso: detained opposition leader Guy Hervé Kam’s health crisis sparks concerns Read More
The Sahel has unofficially become the global jihadist hotspot. From western Mali to the shores of Lake Chad, millions of civilians endure an unbearable existence under the grip of groups …
Sahel crisis: why weak security policies fuel jihadist expansion Read More