Ousmane Sonko issues stern warning to rivals after re-election as Pastef leader
Political triumph for Ousmane Sonko in Sénégal Ousmane Sonko, the current head of the National Assembly and former Prime Minister of Sénégal, secured a decisive victory this Saturday by being…
Ousmane Sonko re-elected as leader of Pastef with a stern message for rivals
In a significant political development, Ousmane Sonko, the current head of the National Assembly and former Prime Minister, has secured a decisive re-election as the leader of Pastef. This political…
Mali’s military junta establishes new restricted zones in 40 forests to combat jihadist groups
The Malian military junta has advanced its territorial reconquest strategy by implementing a significant new measure. Through a ministerial decree made public on Friday, June 5, 2026, authorities in Bamako…
Burkina Faso: public pharmaceutical depot staff demand recognition and better pay in Ouagadougou
In the latest Burkina Faso news, members of the Union of Public Pharmaceutical Depot Managers and Cashiers of Burkina Faso convened for their sixth general assembly on Saturday, June 6,…
Us sanctions rwandan-backed armed group leaders in eastern drc
The United States has imposed financial and legal sanctions on two senior leaders of armed groups operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), citing their involvement in serious…
Heightened insecurity disrupts vital transport corridors to Mali
COMPLICATIONS heightened insecurity disrupts vital transport corridors to Mali Key trade routes connecting Mali with its regional partners, including Senegal, Morocco, and Guinea, have been grappling with significant disruptions for…
Benin reaches global top five in budget transparency ranking
Benin has achieved a historic milestone in public financial governance. The latest Open Budget Survey results place the nation as an indisputable international benchmark for fiscal transparency. Through deep structural…
The ténéré desert: a silent grave for migrants in Niger
This sprawling expanse of sand, as magnificent as it is lethal, once again serves as a stark reminder of profound human tragedies, often unfolding beyond international scrutiny. While media attention…
Bamako jails french intelligence agent for 20 years, Paris decries ‘unfounded accusations’
Bamako jails french intelligence agent for 20 years, Paris decries ‘unfounded accusations’ Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Diplomacy – A French intelligence officer, who…
OCRTIS at the forefront of Niger’s anti-drug trafficking efforts
Niamey, June 5, 2026 — Niger has solidified its position as a pivotal force in the regional battle against international drug trafficking across the Sahel. This assertion comes following a…
Military zones in Mali off-limits to civilians amid security crackdown
The Malian authorities have just enacted sweeping measures to tighten control over the nation’s territory. Thirty-nine military-sensitive zones across the country are now off-limits to civilian populations, a move framed…
Former security chief for Damiba sentenced in Burkina Faso arson case
Former security chief for Damiba sentenced in Burkina Faso arson case Actus. The Burkinabè judicial system has handed down an 11-year prison sentence, with five years to be served without…