Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupe as Aide de Camp (ADC) to the Head of State marks a defining moment in the history of the Republic of Benin. Beyond the symbolic significance for women in […]
Nice vs Saint-Étienne: playoff finale to decide Ligue 1 fate Nice Saint-Étienne Tonight’s clash between Nice and Saint-Étienne will determine which team secures a Ligue 1 spot in the playoff finale. After a goalless draw […]
The Spanish Consul in Niamey: A Diplomatic Casualty of Systematic Corruption Niger’s political landscape has been rocked by an explosive scandal involving Schengen visas, prompting Spain to take decisive action. The Spanish Foreign Ministry has […]
UEFA Champions League final moved to 6pm kick-off: the reasons behind the change The final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will start earlier than usual, a decision driven by practical and commercial considerations. The UEFA […]
How Canal+, M6 and L’Équipe will cover the PSG-Arsenal Champions League final On Saturday at 6 PM, the Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal will be broadcast live. Canal+, M6 and L’Équipe have prepared […]
Why the Champions League final kicks off at 6 PM sharp The highly anticipated Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal, set to take place this Saturday in Budapest, will commence at 6 […]
The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, widely known as JNIM, has been systematically targeting Chinese gold miners operating in Mali’s volatile northern regions. Through extortion and kidnapping-for-ransom schemes, the jihadist faction has […]
Last month’s decision by the Kadiogo regional governor to shutter the capital’s largest Sunni mosque has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso, where religious faith and political allegiance have long been intertwined. The closure order, issued […]
The political landscape in Côte d’Ivoire is undergoing significant upheaval as tensions escalate between the ruling RHDP coalition and the historic PDCI party. Recent developments suggest covert strategies being employed to sway influential figures within […]
Chad government issues formal apology to magistrates The Chadian government has formally apologized to magistrates following extraordinary general assemblies held by the Syndicat des Magistrats Tchadiens (SMT) and Syndicat des Magistrats et Agents du Ministère […]
Senegal’s debt challenges intensify amid political shifts and IMF negotiations The recent political transition in Senegal has sparked fresh conversations about the country’s economic trajectory, particularly regarding its burgeoning debt and potential engagement with the […]
The sudden fallout between Senegal’s top leaders The political landscape in Senegal has been thrown into turmoil following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye‘s decision to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on May 22, 2026. This abrupt […]