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The Burkina Faso government has launched Dɛmɛ Sira, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to modernize national solidarity initiatives. Officially unveiled on June 2, 2026, in Ouagadougou, this initiative marks a…
The inaugural wave of Burkinabè pilgrims completed their spiritual journey, landing at Ouagadougou International Airport on June 2, 2026. A total of 342 faithful arrived, greeted by jubilant families and…
Afrique Benin: Claudy Siar appointed Presidential Advisor on Culture The renowned presenter of the iconic show ‘Couleurs Tropicales’ has been appointed as Presidential Advisor on Culture, Media, and Benin’s Global…
In a sweeping statement posted on his Facebook page, Aldiouma Sow, a leading figure in the Bureau politique national (BPN) of Pastef les Patriotes, has come out strongly in defense…
Africa’s e-commerce revenues are set to surpass $46 billion by 2025 © DR Morocco’s bold strategy to lead Africa’s digital marketplace The Moroccan government is accelerating efforts to transform the…
The day after Ousmane Sonko’s controversial statements regarding his disagreements with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Aminata Touré, Coordinator of the Diomaye Président coalition, took to the airwaves this morning to…
U.S. tightens grip on armed groups in eastern DRC with fresh sanctions The U.S. State Department has unveiled fresh sanctions targeting key figures driving the ongoing insurgency in eastern Democratic…
The recent official visits by Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni to Abuja (Nigeria), Niamey (Niger), and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) signal a decisive shift toward renewed regional cooperation. This strategic realignment underscores…
A youth-led movement in Kinshasa demands clear justification for any constitutional reform in the DRC The future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) constitutional framework is now subject…
Kinshasa youth group sets conditions for constitutional reforms in DRC Politics June 3, 2026 A prominent youth organization in Kinshasa has outlined three essential conditions that must be met before…
Ouagadougou and Rome have further cemented their long-standing friendship and cooperation during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Italian Republic. The commemorative event, held on the evening of June 2,…
The promising start to the cocoa export campaign—with over a million tonnes already sold under contracts for the 2026-27 harvest—could face disruptions due to the anticipated arrival of El Niño…