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A cloud of apprehension hangs over Burkina Faso as influential religious leader, Imam Mahmoud Barro, remains missing. A week after his last public appearance, the fate of this prominent figure …
Burkina Faso Gripped by Uncertainty: Prominent Imam Mahmoud Barro’s Disappearance Ignites National Debate Read More
football, Champions League, Bayern Munich Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hails crucial away win over Real Madrid The Bayern Munich football team delivered a masterclass at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium …
Bayern Munich stuns Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final Read More
In a pivotal move poised to reshape sub-regional stability, the military commands of Benin and Nigeria officially established a reinforced framework for military collaboration on Sunday, April 5, 2026. This …
Benin and Nigeria forge historic military compact against cross-border extremism Read More
The profound shock generated by the demise of Mahamadi Baguian, widely known as «Marshall», continues to send tremors through the very foundations of Burkina Faso’s transitional government. Far more than …
Burkina Faso’s loyalists in peril: The transition’s deepening internal crisis Read More
Ouagadougou – In a striking address broadcast on Thursday, April 2, via Radiotélévision du Burkina (RTB), Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the head of the ruling military junta, explicitly instructed the Burkinabe …
Burkina Faso’s leader declares an end to democratic aspirations Read More
In the latest Burkina Faso news today, the head of the military junta, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has called on the population to move past the idea of democratic governance. During …
Burkina Faso leader tells citizens to forget about democracy Read More
Ouagadougou — In a nationally televised interview on Thursday, Burkina Faso’s military head Captain Ibrahim Traoré declared that the nation must abandon its pursuit of democracy, calling the system fundamentally …
Burkina Faso: military leader rejects democracy in new interview 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
Sénégal has formally launched its legal challenge. Following the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) decision to strip the nation of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title, the Tribunal Arbitral …
Sénégal challenges Morocco’s CAN 2025 victory at the Court of Arbitration for Sport Read More
Togo maintained a notably stable economic environment regarding consumer costs in February 2026, despite a minor increment. The nation’s consumer price inflation registered a rate of 0.4% for the month. …
Togo’s economy: a gentle increase in February 2026 inflation Read More
The United States is significantly amplifying its diplomatic overtures across the Sahel region, with a pronounced emphasis now placed on Niger. This surge in diplomatic activity follows similar strategic engagements …
Washington’s intensified diplomatic re-engagement: eyes on Niger amidst Sahel’s evolving landscape Read More