Strengthening Sahel security through shared defense strategies As the Sahel region faces escalating security challenges, Chad and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defense cooperation. On Thursday, high-level discussions in Ouagadougou laid the groundwork for a robust joint response to terrorism, marking a significant step in regionalContinue Reading

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council, welcomed Luiz Ivaldo Villafañe Gomes Santos, Brazil’s Ambassador to Togo, for a high-level meeting in Lomé. The encounter underscored the long-standing tradition of dialogue and cooperation between the two nations, reinforcing their commitment to deepening bilateral relations. Diplomatic exchangeContinue Reading

Captain Ibrahim Traoré and Burkina Faso’s military leadership have repeatedly championed a bold economic slogan: “Y’a pas crédit dedans,” or “there’s no credit in it.” This phrase, echoed across social media platforms and parroted by the regime’s supporters, suggests that the nation is funding major infrastructure projects—road rehabilitation, equipment acquisition,Continue Reading

As part of ongoing efforts to modernize the national road network, Georges Alé, the Minister of Living Environment and Transport, conducted an extensive inspection tour last Tuesday. His visit encompassed three vital construction sites across Bénin, emphasizing technical excellence, environmental protection, public health considerations, and strict adherence to contractual timelines.Continue Reading

In a significant move reflecting shifting geopolitical dynamics, Russia is deepening its military collaboration with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The announcement follows a high-level meeting in Niamey, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with representatives of the alliance to formalize commitmentsContinue Reading

An unexpected diplomatic flare-up in Dakar late last month has exposed the intricate position Mauritania occupies regarding Western Sahara. Between declared neutrality, economic imperatives, and the preservation of its sovereignty, Nouakchott has mastered the art of strategic ambiguity—a hallmark of its foreign policy designed to avoid alienating Morocco. A heatedContinue Reading

Concluding his series of important courtesy visits in the holy city of Touba, Mr. Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, met with several prominent spiritual figures. His engagements included an audience with Serigne Cheikh Say Mbacké, who holds the esteemed position of Khalife of Serigne Souhaïbou Mbacké. Subsequently,Continue Reading