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The recent dismissal of three senior civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from Water and Forests, and a third from Information Sciences—has exposed a long-standing, open secret: Burkina Faso’s public …
Fake diplomas in Burkina Faso administration: a systemic crisis Read More
Sénégal’s recent political reshuffle sparks speculation over economic policy shifts A swift and dramatic overhaul of Senegal’s political landscape has unfolded over the past week, marked by rapid institutional changes. …
Sénégal’s shifting politics could reshape imf relations Read More
Just one week after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarks on his inaugural foreign visit on Monday, June 1, 2026. The head of state will travel to Abuja for …
Bénin’s president romuald wadagni’s first diplomatic visit to Abuja Read More
The dismantling of a decades-old financial exploitation scheme For more than twenty years, Togo’s education system operated a clandestine revenue stream that drained the resources of countless families. The abrupt …
Breaking the cycle of sms result scams in Togo’s education system Read More
The Republic of Togo holds a grim distinction: Africa’s longest-ruling political dynasty. Since 1967, the Gnassingbé family has governed without interruption, first through Gnassingbé Eyadéma and now through his son, …
Togo: how a 50-year dynasty stifled a nation’s future Read More
The 2025-2026 season concluded with a historic double for Paris Saint-Germain, as the club secured its second consecutive UEFA Champions League title by overcoming Arsenal in a thrilling penalty shootout …
Psg set to sign russian star Aleksey Batrakov this summer Read More
Following an impressive debut season with Manchester United, Senne Lammens has earned significant recognition across England. Senne Lammens has been justly rewarded for his stellar season at Manchester United. The …
Senne lammens hailed as premier league’s top transfer Read More
In Niamey, the announcement of a large-scale displacement operation affecting 26,000 individuals has ignited a legitimate wave of indignation within civil society. By executing this extensive measure without any accompanying …
Niamey’s mass evictions: 26,000 citizens displaced without redress Read More
The transitional government in Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have reached a critical juncture. Once celebrated by supporters as a transformative figure, the head …
Burkina Faso: Oumarou Yabré’s reported detention signals deepening rifts within the Traoré regime Read More
AnalysisAnalysis Sports,Football,UEFA Champions League PSG crowned UEFA Champions League champions of 2026: a season recap Following Arsenal’s defeat in the Budapest final (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), Paris Saint-Germain has secured …
Psg crowned european champions 2026: season recap in uefa champions league Read More
This year, Ghana’s economic output is projected to achieve a significant milestone, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) anticipated to reach an impressive $118 billion. This forecast indicates that Ghana …
Ghana’s economic growth poised to outpace côte d’ivoire’s gdp this year Read More
Following the coordinated attacks on April 25, 2026—claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA)—Mali has undertaken a sweeping overhaul …
Mali military shake-up after april security setbacks Read More