In 2025, the Sahel region of West Africa faced an alarming escalation in militant activity, with armed groups expanding their operations beyond traditional strongholds. This shift has intensified economic warfare tactics, disrupting…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
West and central africa facing deepening humanitarian crisis with 5.1 billion dollar appeal
West and Central Africa in urgent need: UN appeals for 5.1 billion dollars The United Nations and its partners have launched a critical appeal for 5.1 billion dollars as part of the…
Recent military coups in west africa and their impact
The Bénin has become the latest addition to a troubling trend sweeping across West Africa: military takeovers. On Sunday, soldiers stormed the state television network, declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon…
Président destitué à la télévision, tentative de coup d’État : que se passe-t-il au Bénin ?
Monde • Afrique Président destitué à la télévision, tentative de coup d’État : que se passe-t-il au Bénin ? Des tirs ont été entendus à Cotonou, la capitale économique du Bénin et des soldats…
Tentative de coup d’État au Bénin, la présidence dit garder le contrôle
Accueil International Afrique Tentative de coup d’État au Bénin, la présidence dit garder le contrôle Des militaires ont annoncé dimanche matin à la télévision publique du Bénin avoir “démis de ses fonctions”…
Streamlining tax administration archives: DGI’s path to digital efficiency in Ouagadougou
The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) recently convened its 14th annual conference in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from November 26 to 27, 2025. Focused on the pivotal theme, “Modernizing documentary archiving for DGI…
Burkina Faso boosts human capital with additional world bank support
OUAGADOUGOU, November 22, 2025 – The Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank recently formalized a credit agreement, providing an additional 100.4 million dollars. This substantial funding is earmarked to bolster…
Malian forces implicated in the killing of over 30 civilians in Ségou
Click to expand Image The Malian army, along with allied militias, has been accused of killing at least 31 civilians and setting fire to homes during operations in two villages within the…
Mali army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in Ségou
Residents of two villages in Mali’s central region of Ségou have reported a wave of violence at the hands of government forces and allied militias, resulting in the deaths of at least…
Mali army and allied militias accused of mass civilian killings in segou
Villagers targeted in coordinated attacks across central Mali Witnesses in central Mali’s Ségou region have accused government forces and allied dozo militias of executing at least 31 civilians and burning homes during…
Press freedom under threat in Niger as six journalists face judicial harassment
Niger’s press freedom crisis: six journalists face unjust prosecutions On November 2, 2025, judicial authorities in Niamey, Niger’s capital, arrested six journalists in a blatant violation of press freedom. Three were arbitrarily…
Burkina Faso: transitional government pushes for trials in major corruption case
Allegations of widespread corruption are being brought forward by Korag, a body established last year in Burkina Faso. This institution is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the nation’s strategic vision during…