Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Chad, Africa’s second-largest cotton producer after Cameroon, is set to revitalize its struggling cotton industry with a €19.35 million (USD 22.5 million) financial package from France. The initiative aims to stabilize and expand the sector, […]
The fragile security of Bamako is crumbling under the weight of a relentless siege. On a scorching afternoon in mid-May 2026, the rural commune of Siby—just half an hour’s drive from the capital—became the stage […]
Senegal Faces Calls to Address Reform Delays in UEMOA Assessment The political phase of the 11th annual review of UEMOA community reforms concluded yesterday in Dakar, following a one-day postponement. The event brought together key […]
The President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, welcomed Dr. George Elombi, Chairman of the Afreximbank Board, in Lomé on Monday. The meeting centered on deepening the partnership between Togo and the panafrican financial institution while […]
controversy erupts over alleged sonko-seck connection in Senegal The president of the Forum du Justiciable, Babacar Ba, has strongly rejected any attempt to link Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko with the arrest of Ndiaga Seck, dismissing […]
The legal dispute involving Fadilou Kéita, director-general of Senegal’s Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), has intensified as two prominent figures from Kaolack were summoned for questioning in Dakar. Serigne Mboup, the city’s mayor, and […]
Economic Investigation Tabaski costs push Senegalese families into debt traps Each year, millions of Senegalese plunge into debt to purchase a sheep for Tabaski. From rotating savings clubs to microfinance institutions and informal lenders, an […]
The legal battle surrounding panafricanist activist Kémi Séba and his son has reached a critical juncture. As pivotal court deadlines approach, the arguments presented by the activist’s legal team have struggled to sway the judges, […]
The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Dakar has launched a formal investigation into Thierno Lô, a former minister and prominent member of the Alliance for the Republic (APR) party. The probe follows allegations surrounding the aborted […]
The Dakar-Bamako trade route, the lifeline connecting Senegal and Mali, is facing unprecedented security challenges. The Union of Senegalese Truckers (URS) has instructed its drivers to avoid traveling into Malian territory due to a surge […]
Chad Chad reshuffles top security posts with strategic appointments Chad has announced pivotal leadership changes within its Ministry of Public Security, elevating key officials to critical roles. Share Two significant leadership appointments have been finalized […]
Une affaire de vol aux répercussions politiques majeures Dans un Burkina Faso en proie à une crise sécuritaire et humanitaire sans précédent, une affaire de détournement de fonds secoue l’institution militaire. Le général Célestin Simporé, […]