Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
In Niamey, households are grappling with a sharp rise in the cost of essential vegetables, revealing deep-rooted structural weaknesses in agricultural planning and government inaction. By late July 2026, the price of staples like tomatoes […]
Sénégal: a wave of foreigner checks raises concerns about hospitality A late evening in Dakar. Amadou Bangoura, a 30-year-old Beninese student, had just finished his workout at the Liberté 6 gym when two police officers […]
Years of financial injections into Cameroon’s development projects have left billions of dollars in loans unutilized, raising concerns over governance and execution delays. Government officials and development partners have been vocal about the staggering sums […]
AS Monaco and Newcastle United have reached a groundbreaking agreement for the transfer of 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder Aladji Bamba. The deal, valued at over €40 million including performance-related bonuses, marks a significant investment by the […]
A wave of high-profile departures from the Pastef ranks—including former allies of Ousmane Sonko—has sent shockwaves through Senegal’s political scene, signaling a deepening rift within one of the nation’s most influential parties. What began as […]
The political landscape of Bénin has been shaken by an unexpected announcement from former President Thomas Boni Yayi. In a statement released on his official Meta page, he declared his intention to take up a […]
Gabon-France ties under the spotlight during Oligui Nguema’s Paris state visit The Élysée Palace played host to a high-profile diplomatic event as Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s transitional leader, embarked on a state visit to […]
The meeting took place in Yaoundé between the leadership of Camtel and a delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on the African market. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of the Cameroonian public operator, met with […]
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has officially recognized the joint bid submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This milestone, though largely symbolic at this stage, […]
Niamey — High diplomatic engagement is unfolding in the Nigerien capital this week as a high-profile South African delegation engages in pivotal discussions with local authorities. At the heart of these exchanges: deepening bilateral cooperation […]
African Peer Review Mechanism highlights Côte d’Ivoire’s leadership in governance transformation The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s leading governance assessment instrument established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its remarkable strides […]
France, July 22, 2026 – The sudden death of Thomas, a young Togolese dancer who had been living in France for about six months, has sent shockwaves through the Togolese community abroad and raised serious […]