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In a strategic move to bolster the country’s agricultural export sector, the World Bank and Chad’s National Investment and Export Agency (ANIE) jointly hosted a capacity-building workshop in Bakara. Focused on enhancing export management for […]
The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaïda affiliate operating in the Sahel, claimed responsibility for an assault on a Civilian […]
When sovereignty clashes with economic realities The Higher Council for Communication (Conseil supérieur de la Communication, CSC) has imposed a 50 million FCFA fine on Canal+ for cutting access to Burkina Faso’s public television channels […]
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko confirmed as National Assembly president Africanews Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8:35 AM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. Ousmane Sonko remains President of the […]
File generated on press freedom Canal+ Ibrahim Traoré national television Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities have formally criticized Canal+ for allegedly denying free access to the country’s public television broadcasts. The complaint centers on the satellite […]
Bradley Barcola’s PSG transfer: the final obstacle The young French winger Bradley Barcola missed a golden opportunity in the Champions League final against Arsenal, failing to convert decisive chances in regulation and extra time before […]
Senegal’s top court declines to rule on Sonko’s Assembly reinstatement The Senegalese Constitutional Council announced on June 17 that it lacks jurisdiction to review an opposition challenge against the reinstatement of former Prime Minister Ousmane […]
The buzz around Michael Olise is growing louder as the 24-year-old winger continues to shine on the pitch. Two years after his move from Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich, the English footballer is once again […]
French football authorities have launched an investigation into potential match-fixing after suspicious betting patterns emerged surrounding a yellow card issued to Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi during a recent Ligue 1 fixture. Unusual betting activity […]
Ligue 1 scandal: suspicious yellow card sparks match-fixing probe into Wahi Ligue 1 | June 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM The French Professional Football League (LFP) has raised serious integrity concerns following an unusual pattern […]
Elye Wahi questioned by french police ahead of world cup amid match fixing suspicions Days before boarding the plane to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ivorian striker Elye Wahi found himself at the center of […]
The Faso Mêbo agency, established under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, was envisioned by Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities as a cornerstone of national reconstruction and restored sovereignty. While official narratives emphasize patriotism and collective […]