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End of Moroccan scholarships exposes authoritarian grip on education The abrupt termination of scholarship programs for Burkinabè students destined for Moroccan universities marks a pivotal moment in the country’s educational crisis. Authorities’ decision to sever these academic pathways has intensified concerns about the military regime’s tightening control over intellectual freedom and its disdain for the […]
For an overwhelming majority of young people in Togo, the starkest of choices looms daily: abandon their homeland in pursuit of a dignified existence or remain trapped in a society that offers no path to fulfillment. This agonizing decision has intensified scrutiny of the nation’s leadership, with growing criticism directed at President Faure Gnassingbé after […]
The attack that took place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, has sent shockwaves across West Africa. Just as negotiations for reopening the border between Bénin and Niger were entering a decisive phase, this fresh wave of violence has abruptly derailed the diplomatic process. Behind this act, several observers now point to a possible war of […]
The Faso Mêbo agency: a symbol of national reconstruction or a veil for financial opacity? Established by Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities as a cornerstone of national rebuilding and the restoration of sovereignty, the Faso Mêbo agency, driven forward under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has become the subject of intense scrutiny. While official narratives […]
Diplomatic momentum is building between Bénin and Burkina Faso as both nations accelerate efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation. Following a high-level working visit to Ouagadougou by Béninese President Romuald Wadagni, the two governments confirmed plans to convene the fifth session of their Joint High Commission—a pivotal platform for addressing shared challenges. The upcoming gathering marks […]