The conflict in Burkina Faso has escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe, with all armed factions—including government forces, allied militias, and Al-Qaeda-linked armed groups—perpetrating crimes against humanity and war crimes against civilians since 2023. mass killings and forced displacement Human Rights Watch documents that since the 2022 military takeover, more thanContinue Reading
In Fulfulde, Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Earth.” This designation now refers to newly established territorial self-defense organizations within Niger’s administrative framework. This fresh corps of civilian volunteers was officially sanctioned by an ordinance during the Council of Ministers on Friday, March 27. Its primary objective is toContinue Reading
According to reports covered by The Panafrican Press, a violent assault on Friday claimed the lives of sixteen civilians in the Banibangou department of western Niger. This tragedy marks a sudden break in the relative peace the area had experienced over the past several months, impacting African society news inContinue Reading
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, led a commemorative ceremony at the Hôpital Général de Référence in Niamey to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chinese medical team’s mission in Niger. For half a century, successive groups of Chinese health professionalsContinue Reading
The Réseau des Médias Africains pour la Promotion de la Santé et de l’Environnement (REMAPSEN) convened a vital discussion on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, focusing on a critical agenda: “Security Crisis and Declining External Funding: What Endogenous Alternatives Can Safeguard Sexual and Reproductive Health/Family Planning Rights in Burkina Faso?” AmidstContinue Reading
In February 2026, Togo’s economy continued to demonstrate a controlled inflationary environment, despite a minor acceleration in consumer prices. The country’s consumer price inflation registered a modest 0.4% increase during the month. This represents a slight progression from the 0.2% recorded in the preceding month, underscoring a generally stable butContinue Reading
The United States is notably intensifying its diplomatic outreach towards Niger. This strategic focus on Niamey follows comparable high-level engagements and visits to Mali and Burkina Faso, underscoring Washington’s concerted efforts to re-establish and strengthen its foreign policy footprint across the critical Sahel region. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
In a stunning development for African news today, the Confédération africaine de football (CAF) has officially revoked Sénégal‘s 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title. Two months after the final whistle blew on January 18, the governing body has instead awarded the trophy to Maroc, citing major incidents that occurred duringContinue Reading
In a dramatic turn of events, the Morocco national team has been crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Committee annulled the final match against Senegal. The decision followed a chaotic finale in Rabat, where Senegal’s players stormed offContinue Reading
A stunning turn of events has shaken African football. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of its victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, awarding the title to Morocco instead. The decision, announced late Tuesday, has left fans and officials in both countries stunned. TheContinue Reading
Burkina Faso research partnership Share: Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Share Essential insights into the Burkina Faso research partnership The Burkina Faso research partnership, spearheaded by the Centre Muraz of the National Institute of Public Health (INSP) in Bobo-Dioulasso and the International Health Research Center (CRIS/UO) at Joseph Ki-ZerboContinue Reading
The Horn of Africa is on the brink of disaster as Somalia teeters on the edge of a catastrophic food shortage. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised urgent alarms about a worsening hunger crisis, with nearly 6.5 million people already trapped in severe food insecurity. YearsContinue Reading