The week from june 1 to 7, 2026, was packed with significant events across Burkina Faso, spanning environment, economy, security, diplomacy, social affairs, sports, and
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Nigeria: over 400 hostages freed by boko haram in borno state
In northeastern Nigeria, the militant group Boko Haram has released more than 400 individuals who were abducted earlier this year from a village in Borno
Algeria’s prime minister begins official visit to Chad, reinforcing bilateral ties
Mandated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb launched an official visit to the Republic of Chad this Monday, a trip aimed at strengthening
Medical partnership forged between Sorbonne University and Benin’s CHIC
The landscape of medicine and research in West Africa is about to reach a historic milestone. Sorbonne University, a major academic and medical institution in
Burkina Faso: CNES trains foreign ministry experts in geopolitical anticipation
The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) launched a three-day training workshop this Monday, 8 June 2026, in Ouagadougou for senior officials and experts from
Burkina Faso faces backlash over beauty contest bans amid democratic decline
The issuance of an official decree has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso. Authorities have indefinitely suspended all beauty pageant competitions nationwide, citing a commitment to
Algerian prime minister meets Chad’s president in N’Djamena to strengthen bilateral ties
High-level diplomatic talks in N’Djamena Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb was received this Monday in N’Djamena by the President of the Republic of Chad, Marshal Mahamat
Burkina foreign minister meets new UNODC chief to align security priorities
Burkina foreign minister meets new UNODC chief to align security priorities The burkinabè foreign minister held talks with the head of the United Nations Office
Mali: French ‘intelligence agent’ sentenced to 20 years over state security charges
A Malian court has sentenced a French national to 20 years in prison for endangering state security. The man, described as an intelligence operative with
Lomé blood centre holds special donation day on 12 june 2026
As part of the upcoming 22nd World Blood Donor Day celebrated on 14 june 2026, the National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) in Lomé is urging
Thousands of burkinabè seek refuge in Mali’s koro region
PolitiqueMali thousands of burkinabè seek refuge in Mali’s koro region The town of Koro in central Mali is struggling to accommodate the massive influx of
Lahbib mohamed abdelaziz est mort : quel impact sur les négociations au Sahara occidental ?
La disparition de Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, fils de l’ancien chef du Front Polisario, soulève des interrogations sur l’avenir des discussions autour du Sahara occidental. Son