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On June 16, Africa observed African Children’s Day, an occasion traditionally marked by grand declarations and promises of progress. This year’s theme centered on universal access to clean water, sanitation,…

Burkina Faso’s reliance on external financing challenges self-sufficiency rhetoric

The recent financial agreement signed in Baku by Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) injects vital liquidity into Burkina Faso’s economy. This deal, focused on…

Burkina Faso’s gold and security under Russian shadow spark concerns

Ouagadougou’s pivot to Moscow raises sovereignty questions Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s transitional government took power in Burkina Faso, the official narrative has been clear: reclaiming national sovereignty. This message resonates…

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Diplomatic tensions surge after Niamey airport attack amid Niger Benin border talks

A high-profile assault on Niamey’s international airport on June 18, 2026, has cast a long shadow over ongoing negotiations to reopen the border between Niger and Benin. The incident, which…

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Weekly analysis of African and international hot topics

This week’s edition examines pressing security and political developments across Africa and the globe. From the Sahel to the Horn of Africa and beyond, journalists dissect the most urgent issues…

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Mauritania’s economic policy: balancing growth and social protection

Navigating economic tensions: fuel subsidies and monetary measures Recent debates over fuel pricing have inadvertently brought Mauritania’s economic policy into sharper focus. Far from being a mere controversy, this discourse…

Bénin secures FCFA 12.5 billion for agricultural financing through Islamic Development Bank

Strategic agricultural funding reinforces Bénin’s food sovereignty Bénin has achieved a significant milestone in its quest for agricultural self-sufficiency by securing a FCFA 12.57 billion financing package from the Islamic…

Burkina Faso: ibrahim traoré’s security strategy faces renewed scrutiny after ouahigouya offensive

The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues its concerning trajectory of deterioration. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an entity aligned with Al-Qaeda’s operations in the…

Burkina Faso’s communication council levies fine on Canal+

The Superior Council of Communication (CSC) in Burkina Faso recently imposed a significant fine of 50 million FCFA on Canal+. This punitive measure stemmed from Canal+’s decision to restrict access…

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Unravelling the complexities of faso mêbo: a look beyond the visible projects

Conceived by the transitional authorities as an emblem of national resurgence and reclaimed sovereignty, the « Faso Mêbo » agency, initiated under the guidance of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, now faces…

Côte d’Ivoire urges regional unity against sahelian terrorism