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The ongoing security crisis in Burkina Faso has intensified concerns regarding the effectiveness of the transitional authorities’ communication strategy. On August 19, the JNIM armed group claimed responsibility for seizing three strategic positions held by […]
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Burkina Faso’s jihadist landscape shaken by internal strife A senior commander of the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS), Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi, was killed in clashes with rival group JNIM on August 17, 2026, in […]
The Mouvement patriotique pour la liberté et la justice (MPLJ) has released footage capturing soldiers from Niger’s army following a deadly assault on 15 August 2026 at Séguédine. While the captives claim to be treated […]
In a dramatic escalation of its restrictive media policies, the Togolese government has formally remanded two French filmmakers and journalists into custody, following their arrest in northern Togo last month. Sébastien Perez Pezzani and Gaël […]
Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema has unveiled a significant overhaul of the criteria governing public scholarships for students aspiring to pursue higher education in specific European nations. This strategic shift is primarily driven by the […]
Hollywood has paid tribute to one of Africa’s most iconic voices in a landmark ceremony. Angélique Kidjo, the celebrated Afropop artist, now stands among the legends of the entertainment industry as the first sub-Saharan African […]
Abdourahmane Diouf addresses state vehicles The ongoing controversy surrounding the management of political funds within the Primature has taken a new turn. Abdourahmane Diouf recently weighed in on statements made by Ousmane Sonko, who previously […]
Officially, Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities frequently depict the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as an organization swayed by foreign interests. Despite such assertions, the country continues to receive substantial financial assistance from the […]
KPALIMÉ — The Kloto 1 Municipal Council has dramatically accelerated its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local representatives in Kpalimé approved a significant budget extension of 456.3 million FCFA. This substantial […]
PoliticsAfrica Senegal’s asset declaration reform: a referendum looms The parliamentary vote on asset declarations has not settled the debate. The president’s announcement of a referendum reopens questions. https://p.dw.com/p/5J2XL Senegal’s political sphere has taken a significant […]
Mali’s military justice system has once again delivered a harsh blow to free speech. Radio commentator Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely recognized as Ras Bath, and social media influencer Rokia Doumbia, popularly dubbed Rose ‘la vie […]