In a decisive move reflecting deepening diplomatic fissures, France has withdrawn all its diplomats stationed in Burkina Faso, as confirmed by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The decision follows Ouagadougou’s unilateral decision to sever all diplomatic ties with Paris, a move announced on June 26.
All French diplomatic staff have already returned to France by the end of last week, while Burkinabè diplomatic personnel in France have been given a seven-day deadline—expiring this past Monday evening—to leave the country. The French foreign ministry emphasized the reciprocal nature of this action, stressing that the decision was made “in a spirit of reciprocity.”
Bénin emergency numbers: official ARCEP hotlines updated To streamline citizen access to critical services, the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP) in Bénin has released an updated directory of short emergency and assistance numbers. This initiative aims to ensure quick and reliable connections to essential public services, health care, and […]
The National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology (ANACIM) has issued a warning about hazardous sea conditions affecting Senegal’s coastline. Mariners and coastal residents should exercise extreme caution and adhere strictly to safety protocols until May 16. What to expect along the Senegalese coast Starting Tuesday, May 12 at 3:00 AM, dangerous swells from the […]
Mali blocus JNIM: Amnesty warns of dire impact on civilians in Bamako The capital of Mali, Bamako, has been under a blockade imposed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) since April 30. This week, Amnesty International issued an urgent call for the armed group to lift restrictions that are severely […]
