Your trusted English source for breaking news and in-depth reporting from Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel region.
Across the nation of Benin, citizens are casting their ballots in a pivotal presidential election, marking the transition from the leadership of Patrice Talon. As the sun rose over Cotonou, …
Benin voters head to polls in landmark presidential election 2026 Read More
As the sun rose this morning, over 17,000 polling stations across the Republic of Benin officially opened their doors at 7:00 AM. A remarkable eight million eligible voters are anticipated …
Benin’s 2026 election: ushering in a new era of leadership Read More
Benin is not succumbing to fear; instead, it’s transforming security concerns into an unprecedented opportunity for modernization. As the 2026 elections approach, President Patrice Talon’s strategy emphasizes resilience and innovation, …
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: security challenges drive national unity behind talon? Read More
Morocco and Mauritania strengthen security ties amid Sahel instability Rabat and Nouakchott deepen their military alliance with a focus on border security, terrorism, and organized crime as regional fragility intensifies …
Morocco and Mauritania strengthen security ties amid Sahel instability Read More
The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are forging a new security and political alliance while moving away from traditional Western partners. Russia is playing a pivotal role …
Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel and its threat to US interests Read More
The stark transformation in Benin’s commercial landscape is undeniable, moving from precarious, rain-soaked market stalls to the secure, paved halls of contemporary urban markets. Over the last decade, President Patrice …
Benin’s market transformation: from precarious stalls to modern commercial hubs Read More
The head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, is conducting an official visit to Dakar this Wednesday. His arrival occurs nearly a month after the controversial decision …
Patrice Motsepe arrives in Dakar amid tensions over the 2025 AFCON title reversal Read More
Actualités Calendrier/Résultats/Classement Buteurs Passeurs Algérie Maroc Tunisie Côte d’Ivoire Sénégal CAN 2025 CAN 2025: près d’un mois après le retrait de la victoire au Sénégal, le président de la CAF …
CAN 2025: près d’un mois après le retrait de la victoire au Sénégal, le président de la CAF en visite à Dakar Read More
The saga surrounding the CAN 2025 title remains far from resolution. Two months following the final, the CAF controversially awarded the championship to Morocco via a technical decision, a ruling …
Internal dissent rocks caf’s Senegal-Morocco title decision Read More
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
A decade ago, Benin embarked on a trajectory whose profound implications were not fully grasped by many observers at the time. Upon assuming office at the Marina on April 6, …
Benin’s transformative journey: a decade of strategic reinvention (2016-2026) Read More