In response to the government’s decision to shut down 118 non-governmental organizations and associations within Burkina Faso, Ousmane Diallo, a senior Sahel researcher for Amnesty
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Deadly blast targets civilian truck near Aguelhok in northern Mali
The desert roads of northern Mali have once again been the scene of a tragedy. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a civilian transport vehicle was
Burkina Faso: jihadist group claims capture of security outpost in Gorbla
In the early hours of Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Northern region of Burkina Faso was once again hit by conflict. The Group for the
Gabon enforces real-name policy for all social media users
A significant controversy has emerged in Gabon following the introduction of a new ordinance aimed at regulating digital interactions. Although the text is dated February
Benin 2026 presidential election: ‘les démocrates’ congratulates wadagni-talata and outlines key recommendations
Benin’s prominent opposition party, « Les Démocrates », formally extended its republican felicitations to the newly elected duo of Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata.
Martin ziguélé critiques central african republic’s political and economic trajectory
Martin Ziguélé, a prominent opposition figure and former head of government for the MLPC, has voiced significant concerns regarding the Central African Republic’s political climate.
Barcelona knocked out of champions league by atletico madrid despite comeback win
The FC Barcelona dream of lifting the Champions League trophy has been shattered once again, as they were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Atlético
Niger’s general Tiani navigates dual pressures: secret talks and military discontent
General Abdourahamane Tiani finds himself at a critical juncture, attempting a high-stakes maneuver to stabilize Niger amid a multifaceted terrorist threat and simmering discontent within
State visit of mauritanian president to France highlights strategic partnership
The President of the French Republic welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, to the Élysée Palace in Paris this Wednesday for an
Mauritanian president’s state visit to strengthen France-Mauritania ties
The President of France welcomed Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, at the Élysée Palace in Paris this Wednesday. With just one month
Mauritanian president’s state visit to France strengthens bilateral ties
The President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, concluded a landmark state visit to France this week, marking the first high-level encounter between the
Soaring election fees lock out opposition candidates in africa
“Scripted victories”, “predictable outcomes”, “incumbent presidents winning outright”. The 2025 African presidential elections followed a disturbing trend: opposition candidates were systematically excluded before campaigns even