Burkina Faso’s crackdown on civil society raises serious concerns Reacting to Burkina Faso’s decision to dissolve 118 NGOs and associations, Ousmane Diallo, Senior Researcher for the Sahel at Amnesty International’s West and…
Month: April 2026
Tragedy on the roads of Aguelhok: a civilian truck hit by an explosive device
The security situation in northern Mali has taken another dark turn. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a civilian transport vehicle was devastated by an improvised explosive device (IED) near Aguelhok, located in…
Burkina faso: islamist militants seize military outpost near ouahigouya
Violent clashes erupt in northern Burkina Faso Northern Burkina Faso has once again been rocked by fierce fighting, with Islamist militants claiming control of a key military position near Gorbla, close to…
Gabon ends online anonymity with controversial new ordinance
A significant debate has emerged in Gabon following the introduction of a new ordinance aimed at regulating social media usage. Although the document is dated February 26, its contents only began circulating…
A benin opposition party congratulates the wadagni-talata duo and outlines national priorities
The opposition political entity, « Les Démocrates », formally conveyed its republican felicitations on April 14, 2026, to the newly elected duo of Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata, following their victory…
Martin ziguélé dissects central african republic’s political and economic challenges
Weeks following the inauguration of Faustin Archange Touadéra, which heralded the commencement of the Seventh Republic, Martin Ziguélé, a former head of government and leader of the MLPC party, has re-entered the…
Barcelona knocked out of champions league by atletico madrid after controversial decisions
In a dramatic turn of events, FC Barcelona’s Champions League campaign came to an abrupt end at the hands of Atlético de Madrid, despite a 2-1 victory in the second leg. The…
Niger’s transitional leader grapples with insurgent talks and military unrest
General Abdourahamane Tiani, facing a multi-headed terrorist threat and simmering discontent within his own military ranks, is attempting a critical strategic maneuver. The head of Niger’s transitional government finds himself navigating treacherous…
Mauritania’s president visits France to strengthen ties
The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace this Wednesday. With the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi just one month away—scheduled for May…
State visit of mauritanian president to France strengthens bilateral ties
The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace in Paris earlier this week. The visit, the first of its kind in over…
Mauritanian president’s state visit to Paris highlights deepening french-mauritanian ties
The President of the French Republic welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace this Wednesday for an official state visit. With the Africa Forward Summit in…
Benin’s april 12 elections: a beacon of democratic stability
Beyond the mere figures and the duos vying for office, the announcement of provisional results this Sunday evening marks a significant historical juncture. With institutional calm prevailing and a palpable popular enthusiasm,…