Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
What is really at stake for young Cameroonians on social media? Social media informs, entertains, and connects people — but it can also manipulate, divide, and expose. In Cameroon, these platforms have become an unavoidable […]
The Moroccan delegation has once again pledged its unwavering support for the protection of children caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts during a high-level session at the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC). […]
In the West African nation of Mali, the discourse surrounding female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a deeply sensitive and complex issue. Interim President Assimi Goïta is actively engaged in navigating this challenging national debate, seeking […]
LOMÉ, August 17, 2026 — Effective local governance hinges on the capacity of municipal authorities to secure and manage financial resources adeptly. Recognizing this critical need, officials from Golfe 2, Golfe 3, Agoè-Nyivé 5, and […]
Mbankomo, July 24, 2026 — For three consecutive days, policymakers, health officials, and economic experts gathered in Mbankomo not to discuss hospital construction or medicine procurement, but to delve into a single, life-saving strategy: tobacco […]
N’Djamena is set to host a pivotal gathering aimed at strengthening the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Chad. The Association of Feminist Leaders for Access to Rights and Gender Equity in Chad (AFLADEGT) is […]
Daily survival budgets are shrinking across Chad, warns sociologist Remadji Ngaba. For many families, 2,000 CFA francs is all they have to feed five or six people—less than 375 francs per person. In local kitchens, […]
In Bénin, traditional leaders hold a pivotal role in both sociocultural and institutional spheres, serving as guardians of local heritage, traditions, and community identity. Their moral and cultural legitimacy is widely acknowledged, a status reinforced […]
Chad N’Djamena court case: military man accuses wife of adultery A morality case in Chad’s capital involves a military man prosecuting his wife and her companion for alleged infidelity, with bride price restitution also at […]
On 23 July 2026, the headquarters of the National Confederation of Senegalese Trade Unions (CNTS) in Médina, Dakar, became the birthplace of a groundbreaking initiative. Several trade unions and social movements united to unveil the […]
Key challenge How can Cotonou’s port area vendors maintain their livelihoods while ensuring safe, hygienic food for customers and themselves? Solution implemented Recognizing the unsafe working conditions and poor hygiene standards among street food vendors […]
Sixty-six years after gaining independence, Côte d’Ivoire stands at a pivotal moment in its history. On this milestone anniversary, the Movement of Future Forces, led by Yaya Fofana, delivers a powerful message to the nation’s […]