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Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy in televised address During a nationally televised interview on Thursday evening, Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared that democracy was “not for …
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Burkina Faso’s military ruler advocates for a system beyond democracy In a televised address to the nation, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader, made a bold declaration: the country …
Burkina Faso’s leader rejects democracy as unworkable model Read More
A significant economic shift has occurred in West Africa, as the Republic of Benin, a nation without oil resources, has reportedly surpassed its oil-rich neighbor, Nigeria, in terms of Gross …
Benin’s economic rise: a new per capita wealth leader emerges in West Africa Read More
Click to expand Image Since 2023, the Burkinabè military, its allied militias, and Al-Qaeda-affiliated insurgents have been responsible for the deaths of more than 1,800 civilians and the forced displacement …
Widespread atrocities and crimes against humanity reported in Burkina Faso conflict Read More
In the Fulfulde language, the term Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Earth.” Within the administrative framework of Niger, this name now identifies newly established territorial self-defense organizations. This …
Niger launches civilian auxiliary units to bolster national security Read More
Why did Senegal lose its African Cup title to Morocco after CAN 2025? The African Football Confederation (CAF) revoked Senegal’s African Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco …
Sénégal loses african cup title to Morocco after can 2025 final controversy Read More
Sports news CAN 2025 controversy: why Senegal lost its African title The CAF has stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title, awarding it to Morocco following an appeal. …
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Sixteen civilians lost their lives in a brutal armed assault on Friday within the Banibangou district of western Niger. The tragic incident occurred in an area that had experienced relative …
Deadly jihadist attack claims 16 lives in Niger’s Banibangou Read More
Breaking: CAF introduces major reforms following Morocco-Senegal controversy In response to the legal deadlock surrounding CAN 2025, which is currently under review by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), …
Who is the official can 2025-2026 winner? latest updates on the Morocco-Senegal dispute Read More
The internet is in an uproar following the release of several audio recordings attributed to Pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba. These recordings, whose authenticity is currently the subject of heated debate, …
Kemi Seba’s leaked audio: a storm of controversy in west africa Read More
During the second session of the Great Algerian-Nigerien Joint Commission, both Algeria and Niger reaffirmed their mutual commitment to expanding medical collaboration. According to a statement from the Ministry of …
Algeria and Niger strengthen strategic health cooperation Read More
On March 25, 2026, the Hôpital Général de Référence in Niamey hosted a landmark ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chinese medical team’s presence in Niger. The event …
Niger and China celebrate 50 years of medical cooperation and solidarity Read More