Ouagadougou — The arrest of influential imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s largest student union have intensified concerns over shrinking civic freedoms in the country. These developments mark…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Civic space under threat in Burkina Faso’s military regimes
Burkina Faso’s civic space is shrinking under the weight of intensified repression by military authorities. The recent detention of influential religious leader Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the three-month suspension of the…
Ousmane Sonko to address press after new government formation
Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, will hold a press conference this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The event will take place at the Résidence Serigne Abass Sall,…
Ousmane Sonko addresses the nation after Senegal’s cabinet reshuffle
In the aftermath of Prime Minister Aliou Aminou Lo‘s freshly unveiled cabinet, political circles in Senegal are abuzz as Ousmane Sonko, Leader of the Pastef party and President of the National Assembly,…
New Benin Nigeria leadership boosts west african ties
Nigeria’s top political figures gathered in Lagos on June 1st to formally welcome Benin’s newly elected President, Romuald Wadagni, marking his inaugural foreign visit since taking office. Upon arrival at Murtala Muhammed…
The art of ruling through chaos in Chad
Chad: the spectacle of ashes, the art of ruling through chaos Losing lives over a well in the 21st century is neither divine will nor ancestral tradition—it’s the direct consequence of a…
Gabon secures €40m deal with Morocco’s CIMAF for cement plant upgrade
On May 20, 2026, at Libreville’s Palais Rénovation, a landmark agreement was signed between Anas Sefrioui, CEO of Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF), and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s transitional president. The €40…
Bénin’s new president initiates dialogue with Sahel states
Cotonou is charting a significant new course in its diplomatic strategy. Barely invested as Bénin’s head of state, President Romuald Wadagni has embarked on a pivotal regional tour, commencing with visits to…
Mali’s communities grapple with jnim blockades: famine, fear, and forced negotiation
Africa Analysis · The strategy of blockades has become a primary instrument in Jnim’s warfare. By severing critical transport routes, denying access to vital agricultural lands, crippling local markets, and imposing stringent…
Diplomatic thaw between Bénin and Niger after high-level visit
Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Niamey on Tuesday for an official visit that could herald a diplomatic thaw between Bénin and Niger. Relations between the two countries have been severely…
Bénin’s 42nd national tree day: empowering youth for a greener future
The Republic of Bénin is significantly accelerating its initiatives for forest landscape restoration. On Monday, June 1, 2026, the Hêkandji Public Primary School (EPP), situated within the commune of Tori-Bossito, served as…
Cameroon trial reveals chilling video of journalist Martinez Zogo’s torture
In a landmark session at the Yaoundé military tribunal on June 1, 2026, the long-running trial into the murder of Cameroonian radio host Martinez Zogo reached a pivotal moment with the public…