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The 20th of February saw a legal twist when a judge granted an injunction filed by a group claiming strict adherence to regulations, halting the scheduled ordinary congress meant to renew key bodies. The Union […]
The Côte d’Ivoire is home to approximately 300 active start-ups, according to government estimates. To fuel their growth, many entrepreneurs seek out prestigious training programs. One such initiative is Challenge + Afrique, a program run […]
who Burkina Faso report highlights health resilience and access The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 Biennial Report for Burkina Faso details remarkable achievements, secured amidst a complex landscape of security, humanitarian, and climatic adversities. This […]
JNIM’s expansion beyond the Sahel: strategic dilemmas for Burkina Faso and West Africa The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, has emerged as a dominant armed actor since its formation in […]
The escalating conflict in Sudan has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, with nearly one million people fleeing into neighboring Chad. The situation has intensified following the fall of El-Fasher in North Darfur, where close to […]
The escalating conflict in Sudan has taken a dramatic turn, forcing Chad to take decisive action. On February 23, authorities in N’Djamena announced an “immediate and indefinite closure” of the border with its war-torn neighbor, […]
By the end of January 2026, Burkina Faso had officially entered a new political era. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration dissolved all political parties, including those that had initially backed his 2022 coup […]
The rise of Africa Corps: Mali’s new security partner In Bamako, a modest Orthodox chapel stands as a symbol of Russian military presence. Built by soldiers from Africa Corps, this fragile structure made of tiles […]
Burkina Faso has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against malaria, a disease the nation is committed to eradicating by 2030. The year 2025 marked an unprecedented reduction in both malaria cases and associated […]
A high-level meeting for the partnership dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the European Union was convened on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Prime Minister’s Office. The session was presided over by […]
Le Burkina Faso a officiellement dévoilé une diminution substantielle des tarifs appliqués aux médicaments essentiels génériques ainsi qu’à divers articles médicaux. Cette mesure, qui prévoit des baisses atteignant jusqu’à 72 %, vise à démocratiser l’accès […]
Following the conclusion of the 39th African Union summit in Addis Ababa, a bold declaration echoed through the halls: silencing weapons and ending unconstitutional power grabs. But can this promise hold weight? Paul-Simon Handy, a […]