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The president of Senegal’s National Assembly and former prime minister Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected on Saturday to lead his party, Pastef, a political victory that quickly became a warning …
Ousmane Sonko warns his political rivals after winning party re-election in Senegal Read More
Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly and former prime minister, secured a decisive re-election as head of the Pastef party on Saturday. The victory quickly turned into a stern …
Ousmane Sonko re-elected as Pastef leader, warns political foes in Senegal Read More
Gathered for their sixth general assembly on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Ouagadougou, members of the Union of Managers and Cashiers of Public Pharmaceutical Depots of Burkina Faso once again …
Burkina Faso pharmaceutical depot managers demand official status after decades of low pay Read More
COMPLICATIONS Mali’s vital trade routes face mounting security challenges Key transportation arteries crucial for supplying Mali are experiencing significant disruptions over recent weeks. From Senegalese carriers urging a halt to …
Mali’s vital trade routes face mounting security challenges Read More
Stretching across northern Niger, the vast Ténéré desert has become a corridor of suffering for those fleeing hardship. While international attention often turns to the Mediterranean, the Sahara crossing claims …
Niger’s Ténéré desert: a silent graveyard for migrants heading to Europe Read More
Diplomatic tensions escalate as a French intelligence officer with diplomatic status, detained for nearly 10 months in Bamako, receives a 20-year prison sentence for ‘undermining state security’ — France calls …
Mali sentences french intelligence officer to 20 years, Paris rejects charges Read More
Former Damiba security chief sentenced in Burkina Faso arson case Actus. In a significant legal development in Burkina Faso, the nation’s judicial system has handed down an 11-year prison sentence, …
Former Damiba security chief sentenced in Burkina Faso arson case Read More
FERMETURE Belgium to close its Mali embassy, diplomatic functions move to Ouagadougou Belgium is set to conclude its continuous diplomatic presence in Mali by June 30, 2026. An update released …
Belgium to close its Mali embassy, diplomatic functions move to Ouagadougou Read More
Romuald Wadagni, Bénin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, has successfully concluded a significant diplomatic tour across West Africa, culminating with a strategic visit to Côte d’Ivoire. This extensive outreach also …
Bénin’s top finance official concludes crucial diplomatic outreach in west Africa Read More
On Thursday in Ankara, the collaborative efforts between Niger and Türkiye reached a significant milestone during the official visit of Nigerien President, General Abdourahamane Tiani. This landmark trip, the first …
Niger and Türkiye forge deeper strategic ties in Ankara Read More
A major financial scandal has engulfed Gabon’s Ministry of National Education. Judicial Police recently took into custody approximately twenty individuals linked to the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF). This …
Gabon’s education ministry rocked by massive overbilling scheme exposé Read More
Malian authorities have officially placed a significant bounty on the head of Iyad Ag Ghaly, a pivotal figure in the region’s jihadist landscape. This declaration targets who is widely considered …
Mali’s junta issues bounty for Sahel’s most wanted leader, iyad ag ghaly Read More