Anne-Claire Legendre, the newly appointed president of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA), will embark on an official six-day visit to Morocco from June 19 to 24, 2026. The trip, her first to the Kingdom since assuming leadership of the Paris-based institution in February 2026, aims to solidify a jointContinue Reading
To justify the skyrocketing price of cement, authorities in Burkina Faso frequently point to the surge in community construction projects under the ‘Faso Mêbo’ initiative. However, beyond the highly questionable economic rationale of this program, citing it as the sole cause for the current cement crisis represents a profound disconnectContinue Reading
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Adin Yeton Bloukounon Goubalan, recently concluded an intensive three-day national tour. Traversing central to northern regions of the country, the executive’s message was unequivocal: Benin must cease exporting raw commodities and instead process its agricultural output domestically. This strategic shift aims to bolsterContinue Reading
Moscow’s covert campaign to reshape West African alliances An extensive investigation has uncovered a meticulously orchestrated Russian initiative aimed at undermining Western influence in West Africa and embedding Moscow’s strategic footprint across the Sahel. The operation, described by insiders as a ‘Russian-style Françafrique,’ involves a coordinated network of influencers andContinue Reading
Publié aujourd’hui à 12h32 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Fadwa Islah Grand reporter à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Maroc By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
In a striking display of pragmatic cooperation, military surgeons from Burkina Faso recently concluded a high-level exchange program with the United States National Guard in Washington D.C. The two-day session, which took place in mid-May 2026, focused on combat trauma care, emergency surgical procedures, and battlefield casualty management—skills critical forContinue Reading
Chahana Takiou summoned by cybercrime court in Bamako The morning of June 8, 2026, dawned with ominous news for Mali’s press community. Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the respected weekly Le 22 Septembre, received a formal summons to appear before the cybercrime prosecutor’s office in Bamako at 1 p.m. sharp. HisContinue Reading
During a special 100-day review broadcast on Gabon 1ère, Paul Kessany, Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Radiance and Arts, delivered a transparent performance report to the public. Appointed in early January, he highlighted that 62.3% of the 53 planned projects in his portfolio have reached full completion, with an additionalContinue 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
The United States has imposed financial and legal penalties on two senior commanders of armed groups active in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They are accused of serious human rights abuses and attacks on civilians. In a statement, the US State Department said the measures target Gustave Kubwayo, aContinue Reading
The republic of Bénin has achieved a historic milestone in public financial governance. According to the latest findings from the Open Budget Survey, the country now stands as an undisputed international benchmark for budget transparency. Through deep structural reforms and increased digitisation of its financial processes, Bénin has secured aContinue Reading
In a captivating first episode of this groundbreaking series, we journey to the heart of Burkina Faso to meet one of its most vibrant voices: Roukiata Ouedraogo. A multi-talented artist born in the country’s capital, Ouagadougou, she opens up about her roots, her artistic awakening, and the battles she hasContinue Reading