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Ouagadougou witnessed a striking pronouncement on a recent Thursday, April 2, as Captain Ibrahim Traoré, head of Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta, openly urged the nation to abandon any notions…
Burkina Faso’s military ruler declares democracy ‘not for us’ Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger Published on April 3 at 10:32 PM Read in the app BFM I.H with AFP…
Burkina Faso’s military leader declares democracy unfit for the nation Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader, has declared that the nation must abandon democratic governance, calling the system “toxic”…
The head of Burkina Faso’s military government has declared that democracy is no longer viable for the nation, urging citizens to “forget” the concept entirely. In a prime-time television interview…
Click to expand Image Since 2023, the armed forces of Burkina Faso, supported by allied militias and an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group, have been responsible for the deaths of over 1,800 civilians…
In the Fulfuldé language, Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Land.” For Niger’s administration, this term now refers to newly established territorial self-defense organizations. This volunteer corps was officially…
In a tragic turn of events, sixteen civilians lost their lives on Friday in the Banibangou area, located in western Niger. The attack, carried out by armed individuals, shattered months…
The Algeria-Niger healthcare collaboration took a significant step forward during the second session of the Algeria-Niger High-Level Joint Commission, as both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in…
In Togo, the upward movement of consumer prices maintained a notably restrained pace throughout February 2026. Official statistics indicate that the monthly inflation rate reached 0.4%, signifying a marginal acceleration…
Washington is actively bolstering its diplomatic outreach within the pivotal Sahel region, with a particular focus now on Niger. This renewed engagement comes after a series of similar high-level visits…
Togo’s diplomatic maneuvers often speak volumes without uttering a word. On March 9, a significant yet unpublicized meeting took place in Lomé, where the Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé welcomed…
Senegal calls for independent inquiry into alleged CAF corruption after CAN 2025 final ruling In a strongly worded statement, the Senegalese government has vehemently rejected the African Football Confederation’s (CAF)…