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On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed this Sunday, May 3rd, the situation in West Africa is profoundly concerning: the act of reporting has become an act of bravery, fraught with peril. Following […]
Ouagadougou – After a distinguished four-year tenure as the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Burkina Faso, Dr. Seydou Coulibaly is preparing to depart the nation. His mission has been defined by an innovative approach, […]
Since Saturday, April 25, 2026, a coordinated offensive has been underway in Mali, led by a coalition of the Azawad Liberation Front and the al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Jamaat Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin. Their forces have […]
News A new era for women leading schools in Côte d’Ivoire At the Lycée Classique d’Abidjan, a significant milestone was reached as over 110 prominent women in the Ivorian educational sector gathered to establish REFCEACI. […]
Security landscape shifts dramatically in northern Mali The northern regions of Mali are gripped by a palpable sense of unease. Within a matter of days, the nation’s fragile security equilibrium has been profoundly disrupted. Following […]
A slight sense of unease accompanied my arrival in Dakar. The reason? The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final. Its aftermath, widely discussed, had reportedly soured the fraternal ties between Morocco and Senegal, a sentiment […]
In May 2026, the delicate balance of purchasing power across West Africa faces renewed scrutiny. As households endeavor to safeguard their savings against persistent inflationary pressures, a striking disparity in fuel costs has emerged at […]
Following the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final where the Senegal national football team triumphed over Morocco with a 1-0 victory, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a crucial warning to national squads. This important […]
Mali The unified anti-jihadist command, comprising forces from Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, executed “intensive aerial campaigns” across Malian territory. This coordinated response followed severe assaults by al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadists and Tuareg separatist factions, as confirmed […]
A state funeral was held on Thursday in Mali for the nation’s former defence minister, Sadio Camara. This solemn event not only symbolized national mourning but also signaled a potentially significant shift in Mali’s political […]