During a mission to Bunia in the Ituri province, Patrick Muyaya, the Minister of Communication and Media, advocated for an “objective” evaluation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo‘s actions against the…
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Niger-Bénin : Niamey pose des conditions à la réouverture de la frontière
Publié aujourd’hui à 18h03 Lecture : 1 minute. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique AFP By Cécile Mboua — Political News Writer
Kinshasa bolsters legal, economic action in eastern drc conflict
Patrick Muyaya, Roger Kamba et Gaby Kasongo Security The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is poised to intensify its legal and financial countermeasures, drawing strength from recent reports by…
Togo: unanswered questions over children killed under Faure Gnassingbé
From Soweto to Lomé: infanticide as a political shield The African continent observed the Day of the African Child on June 16. This year’s theme centered on universal access to water, sanitation,…
Burkina Faso: the gap between fiscal slogans and international loans
In Baku, Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo recently signed a new financing agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC). This financial injection—covering fuel, cereals, fertilizers, and support for small and medium enterprises—is…
Bénin-Niger talks in Cotonou signal diplomatic thaw
A concrete sign of dialogue resumption This Friday, June 19, 2026, the runway at Cotonou’s international airport hosted a diplomatic move long awaited by West African diplomatic missions. The arrival of the…
Burkina Faso gold deal with Russia stirs sovereignty concerns
Under the banner of breaking colonial ties and diversifying partnerships, the transitional regime’s strategic and financial decisions in Burkina Faso prompt a critical question: is the nation genuinely achieving independence or merely…
Lomé’s shadow over Niamey airport attack
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,…
Burkina Faso assembly to debate religious freedom bill on saturday
Approved by the council of ministers on 19 march 2026, the proposed law on religious freedom is set to reach a critical milestone. The legislative assembly of the people (ALP) will review…
Bénin expands agricultural funding partnerships with 12.57 billion FCFA from Islamic Development Bank
Bénin has taken a significant step in its food sovereignty strategy. The Islamic Development Bank (BID) has released 12.57 billion FCFA to modernise the country’s agricultural sector. This substantial funding prioritises restoring…
Security challenges mount for Burkina Faso as jnim intensifies attacks in ouahigouya
The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate as militant factions escalate their offensive operations. On June 17, 2026, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), affiliated with…
Csc fines canal+ for disrupting public channels in Burkina Faso
Sovereignty vs. economic constraints in Burkina Faso’s media landscape The Conseil supérieur de la Communication (CSC) has imposed a 50 million FCFA fine on Canal+ for suspending access to Burkina Faso’s public…