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The medical and research landscape in West Africa is about to reach a historic milestone. Sorbonne Université, a leading European academic and medical institution, is now turning its attention to Bénin. A high-level delegation from the French establishment, led by its president, visited the Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi (CHIC) to discover this new flagship […]
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 addressing the nation’s pressing security crisis, deeper scrutiny reveals a far more troubling agenda: the deliberate consolidation of authoritarian control. Distraction as a […]
Africa Diplomatic meeting in Ouagadougou strengthens Burkina Faso security ties Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister met with the new UNODC representative to align priorities in combating organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism. Exclusive Report June 8, 2026 — 1 min read Share On June 5, 2026, Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, alongside Deputy […]
The Malian judiciary has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a French national who was operating under diplomatic cover and accused of working for French intelligence. Detained in Bamako since August 2025, he was found guilty of crimes against state security. The verdict was delivered on Thursday by the criminal chamber of the special […]
Since May 26, Burkinabè refugees have been streaming into the town of Koro in central Mali. Local authorities estimate the number of displaced individuals is now in the thousands. These displaced people fled violence in their home region following threats from armed jihadist groups. Hamsetou recounts: “Two people came on a motorcycle. I think they […]
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 key figure within the movement raises questions about the future of diplomatic efforts in the region. a pivotal figure in the Sahara occidental […]
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 to deepen fraternal ties and enhance cooperation and partnership between the two nations. Prime Minister Algeria Chad
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 his first public address. The speech came just after he presented his credentials to the King. Facing the deadlock of crises and shockwaves […]
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has firmly called on his followers to stop using insults and mocking nicknames aimed at authorities, denouncing such counterproductive behaviour and urging a debate focused solely on ideas and the party’s programme. Speaking at a gathering at Dakar Arena, the Patriots’ head appealed to his supporters for reason, warning […]
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During his investiture rally at the Dakar Arena this Sunday, Ousmane Sonko addressed the topic of upcoming local elections, delivering a firm stance against any possible postponement. Standing before a large crowd of PASTEF members and senior officials, the party leader made it unmistakably clear that his political organisation would not back any move to […]
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 fresh sanctions on DRC-linked figures Three months after sanctioning the Rwandan army and several senior officials, the United States has struck again. This […]