Your trusted English source for breaking news and in-depth reporting from Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel region.
During a recent appearance on RFM Matin, Lansana Gagny Sakho, Chairman of the Board of Directors of APIX, shed light on the reasons behind his growing distance from Ousmane Sonko. …
Lansana Gagny Sakho explains his break with Ousmane Sonko Read More
In a recent interview, Lansana Gagny Sakho, Chairman of the Board of the APIX, clarified his decision to distance himself from Ousmane Sonko and firmly aligned himself with the country’s …
Lansana Gagny Sakho explains his break with Ousmane Sonko over republic choice Read More
Lansana Gagny Sakho accuses Ousmane Sonko of rejecting state institutions Following the political transition, he revealed turning down a high-ranking appointment to prioritize his unwavering commitment to democratic values. Once …
Lansana Gagny Sakho accuses Ousmane Sonko of rejecting state institutions Read More
Lansana Gagny Sakho accuses Ousmane Sonko of rejecting Senegal’s institutions Following Senegal’s political transition, he revealed turning down a high-profile appointment to uphold his core beliefs. Once a close ally …
Senegal political shift: Lansana Gagny Sakho’s bold stance against Ousmane Sonko Read More
In a striking departure from his past alliance, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a prominent political figure now aligned with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Kiiraay party, has leveled sharp criticism against his …
Former ally accuses Ousmane Sonko of abandoning Senegal’s republican values Read More
Senegal’s 2027 local elections must proceed as planned, Sonko declares Senegal’s upcoming local elections in January 2027 cannot be delayed, warns Ousmane Sonko, emphasizing that postponing them would betray the …
Sonko insists on holding Senegal’s 2027 local elections on schedule Read More
In a firm declaration, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the PASTEF party, has categorically rejected any proposal to postpone Senegal’s upcoming local elections scheduled for …
Sonko insists on holding Senegal’s 2027 local elections on schedule Read More
Niamey, July 27, 2026 — Niger is taking a bold step toward nurturing its next generation of scientific leaders with the construction of its flagship Collège scientifique in Niamey. The …
Niger future science college gets ministerial inspection in Niamey Read More
PolitiqueSénégal Diomaye Faye à l’épreuve de la recomposition politique Georges Ibrahim Tounkara 27/07/202627 juillet 2026 Nouveau parti, nouvelles ambitions, mais aussi nouveaux défis. Avec la création de KIIRAAY, Bassirou Diomaye …
Diomaye Faye à l’épreuve de la recomposition politique Read More
The highly anticipated showdown between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise (AJ Auxerre) is still awaiting its final scheduling. This is the only fixture yet to be …
OL vs Auxerre match date set after champions league qualification Read More
Three years have passed since Niger entered a period of political, economic, and security turmoil following the military takeover in July 2023. What was initially framed as a historic turning …
Three years under military rule in Niger: a nation held hostage Read More
The Chadian government has formally initiated the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant shift in its international legal commitments. In a letter submitted to …
Tchad withdraws from international criminal court amid sovereignty debates Read More