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Politics challenging Ousmane Sonko’s policies in Senegal carries risks By our reporter Public criticism of Ousmane Sonko, the newly elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has become increasingly risky. Civil society leaders and journalists report […]
Burkina Faso imam arrest sparks protests over worship law RFI wednesday, may 27, 2026 An imam from Bobo-Dioulasso, Mahmoud Barro, was detained in mid-April under similar circumstances. Days earlier, on March 31, cyber-activist Mahamadi Baguian—a […]
The Mali security crisis deepens as power wavers but holds The situation in Mali has reached a critical juncture, where the nation’s fragile stability is being tested like never before. The recent surge in violence […]
The current political landscape in Senegal transcends mere disagreements between two prominent figures. It exposes a deep-seated tension between the legitimacy of institutions and the authority vested in a charismatic leader—a dynamic often analyzed in […]
Following the formal termination of his contract with Beşiktaş, Cameroonian midfielder Jean Onana is poised to embark on a fresh chapter in his footballing career. The 22-year-old international, known for his dynamic presence on the […]
What we know about the detention of Sunni Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo An arrest that has sparked strong reactions in Burkina Faso. Sunni Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo, a prominent religious figure, was taken into custody […]
The arrest of influential Sunni imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo, president of the country’s Sunni Oulema Association, has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso. The cleric was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 26, in Ouagadougou by […]
Prominent imam mohamad ishaq kindo arrested in Ouagadougou amid growing tensions photo credit, YouTube screenshot Ouagadougou — The arrest of Mohamad Ishaq Kindo, a widely respected Sunni imam and influential religious figure, has sent shockwaves […]
The Nigerien Minister of the Interior, General Mohamed Toumba, a prominent figure in the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) since the coup d’état of July 26, 2023, now faces serious allegations […]
The Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to residents of three villages in the Sourou province, forcing them to abandon their homes. In response to the looming threat of […]
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Burkina Faso: influential imam detained after regime criticism Breaking news. The prominent Sunni imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo was arrested Tuesday in Ouagadougou by masked security forces, just days after publicly criticizing a controversial religious freedoms […]