Journalist Sié Frédéric Kambou wins health reporting award at 29th Galian ceremony in Ouagadougou

The 29th Galian Awards once again celebrated excellence in journalism within Burkina Faso on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Ouagadougou. Among the distinguished winners was Sié Frédéric Kambou, who took

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Burkina Faso: economic realities challenge the narrative of financial self-sufficiency

The Baku agreement: a vital economic lifeline During a recent diplomatic mission to Baku, Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo finalized a significant financing arrangement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).

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Chad and France explore new avenues for strategic military cooperation

During the Eurosatory international defense and security exhibition, General Issakha Malloua Djamouss, Chad’s Minister of the Armed Forces, Veterans, and War Victims, held a high-level meeting with French Minister of

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Cotonou and Niamey move toward reconciliation as border talks resume in Bénin

On Friday, June 19, 2026, the atmosphere at the Cotonou airport reflected a significant shift in West African diplomacy. The arrival of an official delegation from Niger, received with full

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The heavy price of Burkina Faso’s strategic pivot toward Moscow

In the heart of Ouagadougou, the rhetoric of national liberation has become the cornerstone of the transition government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. This narrative of reclaiming sovereignty has found

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Gabon’s ambassador to Tunisia unveils strategic roadmap for bilateral cooperation

Following his appointment in March 2024 and the formal presentation of his credentials to President Kaïs Saëd on November 6, 2025, Pierre Ntsiet Ngolo, Gabon’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to

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Allegations of Togolese involvement surface following the Niamey airport strike

The assault on the Niamey airport on Thursday, June 18, 2026, has sent shockwaves across West Africa, occurring at a critical juncture for regional diplomacy. As negotiations to reopen the

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Catholic church warns of republican pact breakdown in RDC over constitutional changes

The National Episcopal Conference of Congo has issued a stern warning against plans to modify the constitution of February 18, 2006. Church leaders argue that altering protected articles could lead

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Edouard Fonh-Gbéi honored at the African economy builders gala in Abidjan

Recognition for CNTIG leadership at the Builders of the African Economy ceremony In a ceremony held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Abidjan, Dr Edouard Fonh-Gbéi, the Director General of

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Roberto de Zerbi poses major threat to PSG in race for Mateus Fernandes

While Paris Saint-Germain has yet to finalize any new arrivals this summer, the French champions are actively working on several high-profile leads. At the top of their list is West

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Legal implications of the Constitutional Council’s decision on Ousmane Sonko

The recent ruling by the Conseil constitutionnel regarding the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko to the National Assembly has ignited a wave of critical analysis within the legal circles of Sénégal.

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New traffic rules for Mio motorcycles in Burkina Faso spark mixed reactions

The shift in urban mobility: Mio scooters and bicycle paths In a move to reorganize urban traffic, authorities in Burkina Faso have officially authorized Mio-style motorcycles to use lanes previously

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