Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Niger has entered a new legal era with the criminalization of same-sex relationships and LGBTQIA+ advocacy, marking a significant departure from its previously ambiguous legal stance. The sweeping reforms, quietly enacted by the ruling military […]
During the eighth session of the joint commission and the sixth round of political consultations between Argentina and Morocco, held in Buenos Aires on June 11, Argentine officials formally requested Rabat’s support for Rafael Grossi’s […]
The Gabon-European Union partnership is entering a pivotal phase. Libreville is signaling to its European counterparts that the era of traditional public development aid, which has shaped bilateral relations since independence, is coming to an […]
Radical restructuring targets state expenditure reduction In a decisive move to curtail public expenditure, Nigerien authorities have approved the dissolution of multiple entities linked to the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s cabinet. […]
Morocco and Argentina have underscored the resilience of their bilateral economic partnership and aligned political stances on key regional and international issues during the eighth session of their joint commission, held Thursday in Buenos Aires. […]
Government intensifies measures against unjustified cement price hikes The Burkina Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Repression (BMCRF) has launched a sweeping crackdown to curb the alarming and unfounded surge in cement prices sweeping […]
The capital of Mali, Bamako, is grappling with escalating tensions following the release of a new video by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening of June 11, 2026. The footage, […]
The United States Ambassador to Morocco, Richard Duke Buchan III, expressed deep honor during a recent meeting with elected officials from Morocco’s southern provinces, held on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of American independence. […]
The Autonomous Port of Lomé (PAL), Togo’s economic lifeline, stands on the brink of severe disruption. The Union of PAL Workers has issued a formal 72-hour strike notice, scheduled from June 25 to 27, 2026, […]
Gabon is taking a decisive step toward reshaping its economic future by initiating the construction of the Kobé-Kobé deep-water port, a cornerstone of its strategic plan to move beyond oil dependence. Under the leadership of […]
For decades, Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara has cultivated close relationships with successive French administrations, shaping both economic and political ties between the two nations. These enduring connections, spanning multiple presidential terms in France, reflect […]
Polisario struggles against Morocco’s military dominance June 11, 2026 – 06:00 – Morocco The Polisario Front clings to dialogue with Rabat despite losing a top commander in a recent Moroccan drone strike. This contradictory stance […]