Unpacking the internal jihadist conflict in the Sahel: JNIM versus EIGS

The recent skirmish witnessed along the border connecting Burkina Faso and Niger is not an isolated event but rather a fresh chapter in the intense power struggle unfolding between the…

Bayern munich beats real madrid 2-1 in champions league: kompany’s bold strategy ahead

Bayern Munich’s Stunning Victory at Real Madrid: Vincent Kompany’s Tactical Masterclass The Bayern Munich football club etched their name in the Champions League history books with a dramatic 2-1 triumph…

Niger’s Tahoua region grapples with escalating terror

On the night of April 5-6, 2026, the village of Afala, situated approximately 25 kilometers from Tahoua city in Niger, experienced a terrorist assault. Local reports and social media accounts…

Benin’s harmonious crossroads: easter celebrations and election campaigns converge

On Monday, April 6, 2026, Benin presented a truly distinctive scene. As Christian adherents marked the resurrection of Christ with vibrant processions, the nation simultaneously resonated with the energy of…

Mauritania cracks down on food prices amid middle east tensions

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the ripple effects on global food prices have prompted Mauritania’s authorities to take decisive action. A sweeping price control campaign has been launched…

Mauritania tightens food price controls amid middle east tensions

The ripple effects of the Middle East conflict have prompted Mauritanian authorities to launch an extensive food price monitoring initiative. This proactive measure aims to curb potential price hikes on…

Senegal moves toward CAS appeal after receiving CAF decision on CAN 2025 final

After a three-week delay, Sénégal is finally prepared to initiate its appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge the ruling that awarded Maroc the CAN 2025…

Senegal challenges caf decision on can 2025 hosting rights

The African Football Confederation (CAF) made a controversial call three weeks ago, stripping Senegal of the rights to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and awarding them to…

Senegalese actress bigué Diop faces legal action over alleged theft and ‘unnatural acts’

In Senegal, prominent actress Bigué Diop, also known as Mame Dior, is currently embroiled in a significant legal battle, facing two distinct sets of charges. The 32-year-old performer’s ordeal began…

Burkina Faso: captain traoré’s rosy picture challenged by mass grave revelations

At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, now adorned with fresh captain’s insignia, presides over a presidential palace he secured not through democratic elections—which he has conveniently abolished. This political maneuver allows…

Burkina Faso: official optimism versus grim human rights realities

At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, adorned with freshly minted captain’s insignia, presides over a presidential palace acquired not through democratic elections—a system he himself dismantled. This convenient abolition means there’s…

Benin’s political unity: éric houndété’s historic endorsement

The political scene in Benin is undergoing a significant transformation as the April 2026 presidential election approaches. On April 2nd, the interim leader of a major opposition party, Éric Houndété,…