A week has passed since his last public appearance, and a cloud of uncertainty now hovers over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious figure from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, has been reported missing since March 31st. Amidst swirling rumors of abduction and a conspicuous silence fromContinue Reading
The recent violent encounter near the Burkina Faso-Niger frontier isn’t an isolated event; rather, it underscores the persistent power struggle between the Sahel’s two dominant jihadist entities: the Al-Qaeda-aligned Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). This evolving dynamicContinue Reading
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made headlines three weeks ago when it stripped the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosting rights from Sénégal, seemingly handing the tournament to Morocco due to alleged incidents during the final whistle in Rabat on January 18. The Senegalese national team, known asContinue Reading
Mauritanian authorities have initiated a comprehensive price control campaign, directly addressing the potential economic repercussions, particularly rising food costs, stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. This proactive measure aims to prevent merchants from unduly inflating the prices of essential commodities such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar forContinue Reading
As turmoil in the Middle East continues to ripple through global markets, Mauritania has activated a sweeping price regulation initiative to shield consumers from soaring food costs. The government’s rapid-response strategy targets essential staples such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar, deploying inspection teams across Nouakchott’s markets and expanding nationwide.Continue Reading
Senegalese actress Bigué Diop, also known as Mame Dior, aged 32, is currently facing significant legal challenges. Her entanglement with the law began on March 26 when she was called to the gendarmerie. Initially, the summons was in response to a defamation complaint she had filed herself, following the viralContinue Reading
football news can 2025 title controversy: Senegal’s appeal against CAF ruling explained The CAF stripped Senegal of its African Cup of Nations title, awarding it to Morocco instead. This unprecedented decision raises questions about overturning final match results and the appeal process filed with CAS on March 25, 2026. ByContinue Reading
sports news can 2025: why Senegal lost its african football title to Morocco The africa football governing body, caf, stripped Senegal of its 2025 africa cup of nations title and awarded it to Morocco after an appeal. how can a completed tournament result be overturned, and what lies ahead forContinue Reading
The internet is in an uproar following the release of several audio recordings attributed to Pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba. These recordings, whose authenticity is currently the subject of heated debate, suggest direct collusion between the leader of Urgences Panafricanistes and power circles in Niamey, aimed at destabilizing several states withinContinue Reading
During the second session of the Algeria-Niger Grand Joint Commission, both nations reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing medical cooperation. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, this initiative is part of a broader strategic framework designed to establish a lasting and effective partnership between the two neighbors. InContinue Reading
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce (interview) 5 mai 2026 By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
The inaugural National Forum on Health Financing (FONAFIS) in Burkina Faso, which commenced on March 25 under the patronage of Burkinabè Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo in Ouagadougou, concluded its proceedings on March 27. This significant high-level gathering convened a diverse assembly of political leaders, both domestic and internationalContinue Reading