Sorbonne university explores medical partnership with Benin’s CHIC hospital

Western Africa’s medical and research landscape is poised for a historic leap forward. Sorbonne Université, a leading European academic and medical institution, has turned its attention to Benin. A high-level…

Burkina Faso trains diplomats in geopolitical foresight at Ouagadougou workshop

The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) launched a three-day training workshop on Monday, 8 June 2026, in Ouagadougou, targeting senior officials and experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.…

Burkina Faso’s crackdown on beauty pageants exposes creeping authoritarianism

An official directive has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso, as the government indefinitely suspended all beauty pageant competitions nationwide. Authorities cite preserving ‘cultural values’ and addressing the nation’s grave security…

Algerian prime minister meets chadian president in N’Djamena

Prime minister Sifi Ghrieb was received on monday in N’Djamena by chadian president marshal mahamat idriss déby itno. Acting on behalf of president abdelmadjid tebboune, the prime minister arrived earlier…

Burkina Faso: foreign minister and UNODC chief discuss joint security priorities

On Friday, June 5, 2026, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, alongside the Delegate Minister, Camarade Bêbgnasgnan Stella Eldine Kabre/Kabore, met with the new head of…

Sahel journalists gather in N’Djamena to strengthen legal protection

Investigative reporters from the Sahel are rallying in N’Djamena to tackle a pressing question: how can journalists covering environmental issues stay safe in high-risk zones? A regional gathering of nearly…

French agent sentenced to 20 years in Mali for state security violations

A French national, described as an intelligence operative with diplomatic status, has been handed a 20-year prison sentence by Malian courts. Detained in Bamako since August 2025, he was found…

Togo: special blood drive set for june 12, 2026 in Lomé

In celebration of the 22nd World Blood Donor Day, scheduled for June 14, 2026, the National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) of Lomé is calling on residents of the capital and…

Burkinabè refugees find shelter in Mali as violence escalates

Since May 26, thousands of Burkinabè nationals have been crossing into the central Malian town of Koro, fleeing a surge in violence in their home region. Local authorities estimate the…

Death of Mohamed Abdelaziz’s son shakes western Sahara talks

The sudden passing of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the late Polisario Front’s former secretary-general, has sent ripples through the long-stalled Western Sahara peace process. The event has reignited debates…

Cameroon power struggle: Franck Biya versus Chantal Biya

In Cameroon, the question of who will succeed President Paul Biya has triggered a fierce rivalry between his son, Franck Biya, and his wife, First Lady Chantal Biya. Both camps…

Niger authorities destroy over 319kg of cocaine in Niamey

Niamey, June 7, 2026 — Niger’s anti-drug campaign reached a critical milestone today as authorities incinerated a massive haul of cocaine seized in coordinated nationwide operations. The event took place…