Your trusted English source for breaking news and in-depth reporting from Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel region.
Political party leaders gathered in Libreville on August 12 to address a growing concern: the rising tide of personal insults targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and his family. The …
Gabonese leaders condemn personal attacks on president’s family Read More
Landmark initiative to strengthen victim assistance services in N’Djamena An important step is being taken in Chad’s capital to combat gender-based violence (GBV) more effectively. From August 12 to 13, …
Chad tackles gender-based violence with new victim support mapping Read More
Ivory Coast hosts regional hub for financial crime prevention The Ivory Coast’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, Adama Coulibaly, inaugurated new premises for the GIABA Information Centre in Cocody, …
Giaba opens advanced anti-money laundering center in Abidjan to boost regional security Read More
In Mali, military communication has evolved into a finely tuned performance. On August 12, 2026, the Direction de l’Information et des Relations Publiques des Armées (DIRPA) once again showcased its …
Mali’s military reports: inflated claims or battlefield reality? Read More
Hull City secures defensive coup with Nobel Mendy acquisition Hull City has made a statement of intent ahead of their Premier League return by completing the signing of 21-year-old Senegalese …
Hull city smashes transfer record with Senegal defender noble mendy signing Read More
Cameroon media scandal: man detained for presenting forged presidential decrees A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Yaoundé on June 12, 2026, when an individual arrived at the headquarters of …
Cameroon media scandal: man detained for presenting forged presidential decrees Read More
Politics DRC’s CNSA initiative: easing tensions ahead of inclusive talks? The National Council for Monitoring the Agreement and Electoral Process is compiling a list of political and opinion prisoners in …
DRC’s CNSA initiative: easing tensions ahead of inclusive talks? Read More
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a significant step toward easing political tensions ahead of an anticipated national dialogue. The National Council for Monitoring the Agreement and Electoral …
CNSA’s prisoner census: a step toward peace in DRC? Read More
As Gabon gears up to celebrate its 66th independence anniversary, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has unveiled a 51 billion FCFA allocation to clear part of the outstanding debts owed …
Gabon allocates 51 billion FCFA to settle domestic debt owed to businesses Read More
An influential voice in migration governance A prominent Moroccan-American scholar and political analyst, Mohamed Daadaoui, has underscored the pivotal role of the Kingdom of Morocco in shaping proactive migration policies …
Morocco’s leadership praised in preventing migrant flows across africa Read More
Olympique Lyonnais tightens ticketing for high-risk Champions League clash with Fenerbahçe Enhanced security measures will be in place at Groupama Stadium for the return leg between Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe …
Olympique Lyonnais tightens ticketing for high-risk Champions League clash with Fenerbahçe Read More
Regional shifts in judicial cooperation The decision by Chad to join Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in withdrawing from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks a …
Chad’s withdrawal from the ICC: implications for Sahel justice Read More