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The ongoing security crisis in Burkina Faso has intensified concerns regarding the effectiveness of the transitional authorities’ communication strategy. On August 19, the JNIM armed group claimed responsibility for seizing three strategic positions held by […]
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The Mouvement patriotique pour la liberté et la justice (MPLJ) has released footage capturing soldiers from Niger’s army following a deadly assault on 15 August 2026 at Séguédine. While the captives claim to be treated […]
In a dramatic escalation of its restrictive media policies, the Togolese government has formally remanded two French filmmakers and journalists into custody, following their arrest in northern Togo last month. Sébastien Perez Pezzani and Gaël […]
Hollywood has paid tribute to one of Africa’s most iconic voices in a landmark ceremony. Angélique Kidjo, the celebrated Afropop artist, now stands among the legends of the entertainment industry as the first sub-Saharan African […]
Officially, Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities frequently depict the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as an organization swayed by foreign interests. Despite such assertions, the country continues to receive substantial financial assistance from the […]
KPALIMÉ — The Kloto 1 Municipal Council has dramatically accelerated its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local representatives in Kpalimé approved a significant budget extension of 456.3 million FCFA. This substantial […]
PoliticsAfrica Senegal’s asset declaration reform: a referendum looms The parliamentary vote on asset declarations has not settled the debate. The president’s announcement of a referendum reopens questions. https://p.dw.com/p/5J2XL Senegal’s political sphere has taken a significant […]
After a period of relative calm, the political landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo is once again experiencing heightened tensions. The ultimatum issued to President Tshisekedi, demanding the convocation of a national dialogue, officially […]
Fresh militant assault underscores Niger’s growing security dilemma Niger’s military leadership faces mounting pressure as the latest attack by the Movement for the Justice and Freedom of Peoples (MPLJ) in the northern region leaves at […]
Military Drills Disguised as Civic Training An unsettling scene has emerged near Ouagadougou, where more than forty journalists from Burkina Faso recently completed what was officially labeled a patriotism training session. Beneath the polished rhetoric […]
Long lines of trucks stretching nearly 15 kilometers from Moussala in Sénégal to the border with Mali are becoming a common sight. The congestion at this critical trade junction is not only delaying shipments but […]