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Africa is witnessing another military takeover. Since 2020 alone, the continent has seen nearly ten such events. The latest occurred in Guinea-Bissau, a deeply impoverished Portuguese-speaking nation (ranked 174th out of 193 on the UN’s […]
As the 2nd edition of the Kumasi Patriotic Days approaches on November 28-29, 2025, in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, the Contribution du Peuple pour l’Éducation et la Santé (CPES) association has launched an unprecedented international initiative. […]
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The Economic and Financial Hub Prosecutor’s Office held a significant press conference on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Ouagadougou. The briefing provided updates on the ongoing investigation into alleged public funds […]
In a significant move towards enhanced operational efficiency, the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) hosted its 14th annual conference in Ouagadougou from November 26 to 27, 2025. Under the theme “Modernizing Document Archiving for DGI […]
“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot est interrogé au Sénat, mercredi 26 novembre, sur la situation au Mali, où […]
Local sources report a significant surge in displacement in the town of Téra, located in western Niger. The influx has overwhelmed the area, with newly arrived displaced persons settling both within the town and its […]
OUAGADOUGOU, November 22, 2025 – The Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank have formalized an additional credit agreement, allocating $100.4 million to bolster the Human Capital Protection Project. This funding specifically targets the […]
Farmers in the Guéra region of Chad are reaping the rewards of champs écoles paysans (CEP), innovative agricultural training programs designed to enhance food security through sustainable soil management and crop diversification. These farmer field […]
Première récolte de la Ferme Agro-pastorale de l’Université de Diffa: une initiative « Cultivons notre autonomie » et financée par le Projet PROLAC. 2 mai 2026 By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst
Chadian authorities have repeatedly failed to protect civilians caught in deadly clashes between farmers and herders, leaving victims without justice, truth, or reparations, warns a new investigation. The report “Living off the land and dying […]
Alleged atrocities in Ségou: army and dozos implicated in deadly raids Nairobi – Mali’s armed forces, alongside allied militias, stand accused of killing at least 31 civilians and burning homes during coordinated attacks in two […]
Deadly raids leave at least 31 civilians dead in Ségou region Click to expand Image NAIROBI — Military forces and allied militias in Mali have been implicated in a series of brutal attacks that left […]