Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The courtroom in Bamako was transformed into a stage of shock and bewilderment this past Monday, as the high-stakes trial of military officers and civilians accused of plotting to overthrow the ruling junta took an […]
Dans le Cameroun, la liberté nuptiale est un droit fondamental pour les individus. Cependant, certaines communautés persistent à imposer que le choix du futur conjoint soit fait par les parents. Cette pratique est considérée comme […]
A growing number of men in Cameroon are no longer content with simply accepting their partners’ announcements of an impending newborn. The traditional trust in such declarations is giving way to a more cautious approach. […]
A decade has passed since the horrific ordeal of Zouhoura, a 16-year-old student whose kidnapping and collective rape were broadcast across social media by her attackers. This 2016 tragedy left an indelible mark on Tchad, […]
Society Crackdown on fraudulent job recruitment ring exploiting Cameroonian youth A sophisticated human trafficking network lured young Cameroonians with promises of lucrative overseas employment before their arrest by national security forces. Editorial Staff |5 hours […]
On 15 May 2026, sexist and misogynistic remarks from the highest seat of the National Assembly shook Congolese politics. A widely shared video shows national deputy Micheline Mpundu finishing her information motion and leaving the […]
Society Armand Noutack: “the real problem in Cameroon isn’t just its leaders—it’s us” In a bold critique, high school teacher and political observer Armand Noutack II argues that Cameroonians cling to corruption and mediocrity, resisting […]
Human rights violations in DRC: contrasting realities between Kinshasa and the East Society Wednesday, 3 June 2026 – 18:03 Paul Nsapu, president of the National Commission on Human Rights (CNDH), has highlighted stark disparities in […]
The Réseau des femmes leaders pour le développement (RFLD) made a compelling case on May 19, 2026, in Dakar, urging for greater inclusion of women in Senegal’s political leadership and institutional decision-making processes. The call […]
Young people at Senegalese universities are increasingly viewing political involvement as an extension of their academic journey rather than a distraction from it. For many, activism and studies are not mutually exclusive but complementary paths […]
Tchad Why social media beauty standards are trapping young women in N’Djamena In N’Djamena, young women face growing pressure to meet unrealistic digital beauty standards, leading to self-esteem struggles and risky behaviors. — 2 min […]
#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst