Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Dakar court considers complaint against Ousmane Sonko over Touba remarks A collective representing descendants of Serigne Touba has filed a formal complaint against Ousmane Sonko following controversial remarks he made about illicit funds allegedly entering […]
French Prime Minister Embarks on Two-Day Official Visit to Morocco French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat on July 15 for a two-day official visit, with multiple agreements set to be signed during his […]
A formal legal complaint has been lodged with the Dakar Public Prosecutor’s Office following controversial statements attributed to political figure Ousmane Sonko regarding the presence of illicit funds in Touba, Senegal’s revered spiritual center. The […]
The Kingdom of Morocco and the French Republic are convening today in Rabat for the 15th session of the Morocco-France High-Level Meeting. This gathering marks a pivotal moment in strengthening the exceptional partnership between the […]
The governments of Russia and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have institutionalized the practice of relentless accusations as a cornerstone of their political communication in recent years. Whether directed at Western powers, international media […]
RDC : un audit révèle près de 64.000 policiers fictifs ou inactifs Ilyasse RhamirPublié le 15/07/2026 à 14:47 Temps de lecture : Des policiers congolais, lors d’un défilé, à Kinshasa, le 24 février 2025. © […]
After a decade of high-profile performances in top European leagues, Dele Alli finds himself in uncharted territory. The former Tottenham Hotspur starlet, once a £25 million signing, has seen his career stall following an ill-fated […]
Politics Burkina Faso declares two EU diplomats ‘persona non grata’ Ouagadougou has ordered two European Union envoys to leave the country within 72 hours. The move comes at a time of escalating diplomatic friction between […]
A collective representing descendants of Serigne Touba is preparing legal action against Ousmane Sonko A group of descendants of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba — the revered spiritual leader Serigne Touba — has announced plans to file […]
Progress and challenges in achieving gender parity across Africa Since the early 2000s, African nations have been actively introducing legislation to promote gender parity, particularly in political representation. Approaches vary widely—some countries enforce strict quotas […]
French diplomacy has clearly designated Morocco as its top priority in the Maghreb region, marking a strategic pivot away from its traditional balancing act in North Africa. This shift is underscored by the two-day official […]
Politics Gabon’s sovereign data era begins with national census By Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2026 119 No comment Libreville, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – Gabon has entered a pivotal phase in shaping its institutional, economic, and […]