Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the president of Guinea-Bissau, has formally declared that he will stand in the upcoming presidential election. The announcement ends months of speculation and brings clarity to the…
Author: Kadi Alhassane
Journalist
Burkina Faso’s 300 armored vehicles: Faso Armored and the fabrication of a state narrative
Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré has claimed that nearly 300 armored vehicles have been produced locally since November 2025. The assertion, presented as a breakthrough in national defense manufacturing,…
Ivory Coast rejects US plan to deport non-citizens to African nations
The Government of Côte d’Ivoire has formally declined a proposal from the United States to accept deportees currently being expelled from American soil, even when they do not hold Ivorian…
Benin’s AEO-certified companies break into the Chinese market
Benin’s trade relationship with China has entered a new phase. The mutual recognition agreement for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program is now in force, giving certified Beninese businesses a…
Interpol probes Air Senegal staff in alleged smuggling ring
Air Senegal is under international scrutiny as Interpol launches a direct investigation into alleged smuggling activities involving flight crew members. The probe has intensified following reports that several hostesses and…
Senegal local elections: Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces growing pressure as deadline looms
Local elections in Senegal: A critical test for Bassirou Diomaye Faye The countdown has begun for Senegal’s upcoming local elections. With just days remaining before the polls open, President Bassirou…
Burkina Faso’s 300 armored vehicles: Traoré’s claim under scrutiny amid production doubts
Exclusive report reveals conflicting accounts of Burkina Faso’s armored production Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré has declared the country produced nearly 300 armored vehicles in ten months through Faso…
Senegal and Azerbaijan establish formal political dialogue framework
The Senegalese government and Azerbaijan have taken a decisive step in strengthening their bilateral ties. A memorandum of understanding establishing regular political consultations between the two nations was officially signed…
Luxembourg backs Benin’s port workforce training with €15m deal
The Luxembourg government has pledged €15 million (over 9.8 billion FCFA) to boost vocational training for Benin’s port and logistics workforce. The funding, part of the CAP-PORT initiative, targets underserved…
A decisive shift in West Africa: Burkina Faso’s HAKILI Mousso and the rise of girls in science
When a nation decides to place scientific excellence at the heart of its educational strategy, the effects resonate far beyond its borders. In West Africa, a decisive shift is underway:…
Burkina Faso’s security strategy hits a defining moment as JNIM claims Silmossin positions
On the evening of Friday, September 25, 2026, the JNIM declared it had seized full control of several military positions held by Burkinabè militias in Silmossin, near the town of…