Your go-to English source for news from Ouagadougou and Burkina Faso, updated daily.
Canaries parliament honors Moroccan consul’s contributions Astrid Pérez, President of the Canary Islands Parliament, commends Fatiha El Kamouri’s four-year tenure as Morocco’s consul, highlighting strengthened institutional ties between Morocco and the Canary Islands under the leadership of Fernando Clavijo’s regional government. Astrid Pérez, President of the Canary Islands Parliament, welcomed Morocco’s Consul General in the […]
An unexpected revelation from the Ukrainian front has reignited discussions in Burkina Faso regarding the nation’s deepening ties with Russia. The arrest of a foreign combatant, Tatenda Tarwire, a Zimbabwean national who fought alongside Russian forces, has sent shockwaves through West Africa. In a series of widely circulated statements, Tarwire described harrowing experiences on the […]
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially opened Gabon’s very first national data center yesterday, located within the Nkok Special Economic Zone. This pivotal infrastructure was brought to fruition by ST Digital Data Center Services. The inauguration ceremony also featured the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalization and […]
Reports emerging from northern Mali on Saturday, July 4, 2026, detail a significant military escalation centered around Anefis, a strategically vital locality situated along the critical route connecting Gao and Kidal. The Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a coalition of Tuareg separatist factions, has declared its control over both the military camp and the […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Sénégal officially declared on Friday, July 3, his intention to establish a new political organization. This entity aims to unite all factions supporting his agenda. The announcement followed an extensive four-hour meeting with 306 mayors representing the country’s fourteen regions, all members of the Coalition Diomaye Président. According to an […]
The official announcement of a significant $200 million loan from the World Bank has ignited ambitious plans within Togo. The stated objective is admirable: to establish a crucial link between the Port of Lomé and the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA). This connection aims to alleviate congestion in the capital and solidify Togo’s position as an […]
Sylvia Bongo’s Swiss accounts cast a shadow over Gabon’s political elite Libreville, Friday, July 3, 2026 – Beyond the recent convictions in Libreville, the spotlight on the Sylvia Bongo affair has now shifted to the highly sensitive domain of international finance. From Geneva to London and back to Gabon, the former First Lady of Gabon […]
A recent decision by Burkina Faso’s transitional government marks a profoundly symbolic shift in the nation’s strategic alliances. Through a decree adopted by the Council of Ministers, the teaching of the Russian language will be integrated into the Burkinabè school system starting next academic year. While officially presented as a gateway to cultural and economic […]
The political landscape in Burkina Faso continues to generate considerable inquiry, particularly concerning the operations within its most sensitive decision-making echelons. In recent weeks, the extended absence of Commander Oumarou Yabré, who leads the intelligence services, has fueled extensive commentary and conjecture across political spheres and social media platforms. While no official statement has clarified […]
Breaking News Sécurité: Est de la RDC: « nous sommes prêts à appuyer les missions sur les sites identifiés pour le monitoring du cessez-le-feu ” (James Swan)⠀ ⠀ Santé: Ebola: Félix Tshisekedi insiste sur une réponse africaine coordonnée et appelle à éviter les mesures excessives ⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Ebola dans l’Est de la RDC: Cyril […]
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger formally begin icc exit ARCHIVES – La Cour pénale internationale (CPI) vue le 9 décembre 2025 à La Haye, aux Pays-Bas. – Copyright © africanews AP Photo The International Criminal Court has officially acknowledged receiving formal notifications from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger regarding their intention to withdraw from the ICC. […]
Intense speculation has surrounded Michael Olise, currently showcasing his talent with the French national team at the World Cup, as he was heavily linked with Paris Saint-Germain. However, the prolonged transfer narrative appears to have reached its definitive conclusion: the talented playmaker will remain with Bayern Munich for the upcoming season, thus ruling out a […]