The decision came without warning. Authorities in Burkina Faso have issued an official decree suspending all beauty pageants nationwide until further notice. While officials cite a commitment to upholding cultural values and…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Journalists from the Sahel gather in N’Djamena to discuss legal protection
Sahel journalists gather in N’Djamena to strengthen legal safeguards — 1 min read In a region where environmental reporting carries heightened risks, media professionals from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Chad convened…
Togo special blood donation drive set for june 12 ahead of world blood donor day
As part of the 22nd World Blood Donor Day celebrations slated for June 14, 2026, the National Blood Transfusion Center (NBTC) in Lomé is rallying residents of the capital and surrounding areas…
Death of Sahara occidental leader’s son sparks negotiations uncertainty
The sudden passing of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the former Polisario Front leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, has cast a shadow over the already fragile Sahara Occidental peace negotiations. The loss of a…
Niger: over 319 kg of cocaine incinerated in a major Niamey operation
Niamey, June 7, 2026 – Nigerien authorities have marked a significant step forward in their ongoing battle against illicit drug trafficking, overseeing the incineration of a substantial cocaine consignment. This large quantity…
Algerian prime minister arrives in Chad for official visit
Algerian prime minister arrives in Chad for official visit N’Djamena – On Monday, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Chad for an official visit, mandated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This trip aims…
France’s new ambassador in Rabat champions a ‘Franco-Moroccan method’
Philippe Lalliot, the newly appointed French ambassador to Morocco, chose the spring session of the Paris Peace Forum hosted at Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) in Rabat on 4–5 June 2026 for…
Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko’s next move after strong party backing
With a resounding mandate secured at his party’s recent convention, Ousmane Sonko stands at a pivotal moment in Senegalese politics. The Pastef leader’s re-election as party president marks a new phase in…
Madagascar’s leader colonel randrianirina concludes insightful Gabon visit
On the second day of his official tour in Libreville, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who presides over the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, embarked on a comprehensive exploration of several iconic landmarks…
US sanctions target M23 intelligence officer and FDLR commander in eastern DRC
Our journalists and experts answer your questions on Sudanese refugee status in France, a new French space mission in 2027, and the departure of foreign companies from Cuba. Why Washington is imposing…
Cameroon faces tight budget debate as economic challenges mount
Cameroon’s Parliament convenes on June 9 for its second ordinary session of the year, a pivotal moment traditionally dedicated to the budget orientation debate. Lawmakers from both chambers will scrutinize the broad…
Gabon government launches new census of PosteBank savers after 9 years
Ecouter l’article Nine years after the collapse of PosteBank SA, a subsidiary of La Poste whose 2017 bankruptcy abruptly froze lifetime savings, the government is finally taking action. Through a statement from…