The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a direct appeal to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, urging them to reverse their decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the foundational…
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Unusual proposal for extraterrestrial embassy sparks debate in Burkina Faso
A recent proposal by a local movement in Burkina Faso to establish an “embassy for extraterrestrials” has triggered a wave of reactions across the nation. This initiative, which has been…
Burkina Faso visa rejections follow diplomatic break with France
The decision to sever diplomatic ties between Burkina Faso and France is already yielding tangible effects, not merely on interstate relations but also on the everyday lives of many Burkinabè…
Niger’s relentless war: a cycle of bloodshed and broken promises
Despite regime changes and radical geopolitical shifts, Niamey remains trapped in a grinding conflict. From Mahamadou Issoufou’s Western alliance strategy to Abdourahamane Tiani’s sovereignist rupture, the cruel reality persists: on…
Togo’s annual deluges amplify calls for political and economic transformation
With the onset of each rainy season, a familiar pattern of hardship unfolds across Togo. Streets become impassable, residential areas are submerged, homes are inundated, and families are left to…
AES confederal parliament takes shape amid security worries
The Sahel States Confederation (AES) is pressing ahead with its institutional framework. During a meeting in Ouagadougou, the parliamentary leaders from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger sat down with the…
Togo’s road sector overhaul: new agencies, old concerns over world bank funds
The Togolese Council of Ministers recently announced the establishment of two new entities: AGEROUTE (Agency for Road Works and Management) and SONAFIR (National Road Financing Company). This move, presented with…
Jihadist video highlights persistent security challenges in Niger’s Tillabéry region
A recent video, purportedly released by jihadist factions operating in the volatile “three borders” zone, claims to depict the June 17, 2026 assault on the military base at Inates, situated…
Burkina Faso’s anti-France rhetoric faces scrutiny as traoré family member reportedly seeks Paris visa
For over two years, Burkina Faso’s leadership has consistently adopted a confrontational stance towards France. Under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s presidency, Paris is frequently depicted as a vestige of a colonial…
One year after Jacques Koami Koutoglo’s death, Faure Gnassingbé faces lingering questions in Togo
Togo’s dark chapter: a family’s unanswered grief one year on On June 26, 2025, Togo was plunged into one of its most harrowing episodes during a wave of nationwide protests.…
JNIM escalates threats against Niamey residents in new video
Insecurity is steadily encroaching upon the Nigerien capital, Niamey. On 26 June 2026, the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) released a video in the Zarma language. In it,…
Burkina Faso’s break with France: a shift in influence or a path to true sovereignty?
On June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso made a landmark decision by severing its diplomatic ties with France. The authorities in Ouagadougou framed this move as a necessary step to reclaim…