Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by increasingly centralised governance. While official rhetoric champions sovereignty and strategic national reorganisation, the socioeconomic reality on the…
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Power outages hit Niamey, Dosso, and Tillabéri as NIGELEC addresses technical fault
Niamey, June 8, 2026 – The Société nigérienne d’électricité (NIGELEC) confirmed on Monday that power supply disruptions impacting Dosso, Niamey, and Tillabéri are a direct consequence of a technical incident that occurred…
Burkina Faso weekly highlights: june 1–7, 2026
The week from June 1 to 7, 2026 was marked by a series of significant events across Burkina Faso, spanning environment, economy, security, diplomacy, social affairs, as well as sports and culture….
Togo student dies by suicide after baccalaureate exam failure in kpalimé
Togo student dies by suicide after baccalaureate exam failure in kpalimé The city of Kpalimé is in shock following the death of a female student from Lycée de Zomayi, which occurred after…
Sorbonne university explores partnership with chic in Bénin for medical excellence
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…
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…
Diplomatic meeting in Ouagadougou strengthens Burkina Faso security ties
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…
Mali court sentences French national to 20 years for state security crimes
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…
Fleeing jihadist threats, thousands of Burkinabè find shelter in Mali’s Koro
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…
Death of Sahara occidental leader’s son sparks negotiations uncertainty
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…
Algerian prime minister arrives in Chad for official visit
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…
France’s new ambassador in Rabat champions a ‘Franco-Moroccan method’
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…