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Burkina Faso’s military ruler insists democracy isn’t the nation’s path Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger A newly adopted charter in Burkina Faso grants junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré the authority to seek re-election while pushing democratic elections five years into the future. The Burkinabè people must abandon democratic aspirations, declared junta leader Captain Ibrahim […]
Unprecedented atrocities in Burkina Faso: a conflict spiraling out of control Click to expand Image Burkina Faso’s army, alongside allied militias and an Al-Qaeda-linked armed group, has killed over 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. The military junta itself commits severe abuses, fails to hold any party accountable, and restricts information […]
In the Fulfulde language, Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Land.” For Niger’s government, this term now refers to newly established local defense units tasked with combating jihadist groups that have plagued the Sahel region since 2017. According to government communications quoted by Actu Niger, these civilian volunteers—recruited from local communities or former security […]
Sports why Senegal lost its African Cup title after CAN 2025 controversy The CAF has stripped Senegal of its African Cup title, awarding it to Morocco after an appeal. How can a finalized tournament result be overturned, and what’s next for the appeal filed with the CAS on March 25, 2026? why the CAF decided […]
CAN 2025 title reversal: why Senegal’s victory was overturned to Morocco The CAF overturned Senegal’s African Cup of Nations title, awarding it to Morocco after an appeal. Discover the key incidents that led to this unprecedented decision and what comes next in the legal battle. Why the CAF stripped Senegal of its title and awarded […]
The legal battle over the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025-2026 title continues to keep football fans across the continent on edge. While the tournament on the pitch has concluded, the official records remain a subject of intense judicial scrutiny. Flash update: CAF announces structural changes amid Morocco-Senegal dispute In response to the ongoing legal […]
A deadly assault by armed militants claimed the lives of sixteen civilians on Friday in the Banibangou district of western Niger. This tragedy disrupts a period of relative calm that the region had experienced over the last few months. While Faso news today often focuses on similar cross-border tensions, this specific attack underscores the fragile […]
The internet is in an uproar following the release of several audio recordings attributed to Pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba. These recordings, whose authenticity is currently the subject of heated debate, suggest direct collusion between the leader of Urgences Panafricanistes and power circles in Niamey, aimed at destabilizing several states within the sub-region. Exchanges with Grave […]
Algeria and Niger deepen health partnership with new strategic initiatives Algeria and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral health cooperation during the second session of the Algeria-Niger Joint High Commission, held in Niamey this week. According to an official statement from the Algerian Ministry of Health, the meeting underscored a shared vision to […]
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Hôpital Général de Référence in Niamey hosted a landmark ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chinese medical team‘s presence in Niger. The event was presided over by the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, marking five decades of continuous support, expertise, and dedication from […]
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce (interview) 5 mai 2026
The Appeals Jury of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) delivered a stunning verdict two months after the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 final concluded on the field with a 1-0 scoreline. The panel ruled to award Morocco a 3-0 technical victory over Senegal—a decision based on the Senegalese team’s temporary exit […]