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Ouagadougou hosts Burkina Faso’s foreign affairs experts for strategic foresight program

The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) commenced a pivotal three-day training workshop in Ouagadougou on Monday, June 8, 2026. This intensive session is specifically designed for senior staff and experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on strategic intelligence and geopolitical foresight. The program is unfolding at the Permanent Secretariat of the African […]

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Burkina Faso tightens grip on society through cultural restrictions

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 […]

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Niger: over 319 kg of cocaine incinerated in a major Niamey operation

Niamey, June 7, 2026 – Nigerien authorities have marked a significant step forward in their ongoing battle against illicit drug trafficking, overseeing the incineration of a substantial cocaine consignment. This large quantity of narcotics had been confiscated during various operations conducted across the nation. The destruction ceremony took place this Sunday at the Central Livestock […]

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Chad and Algeria launch 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena

Prime Minister Allamaye Halina of Chad today hailed the deepening of Algerian-Chadian ties as both nations marked the groundbreaking ceremony for a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena. He stressed the fraternal bonds and growing cooperation across multiple sectors, thanking Algeria for its unwavering support. He expressed sincere gratitude to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the […]

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Gabon and Madagascar deepen bilateral ties during high-level visit

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Madagascar’s transitional leader, arrived in Libreville last Friday for a series of strategic discussions with Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Transition.     The visit, part of a 48-hour working and goodwill trip, underscored Gabon and Madagascar’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. During the official meeting at the Palais […]