Burkina Faso’s beauty pageant ban: a marker of escalating authoritarianism

A recent official decree has sent ripples across Burkina Faso. The Burkinabè government has announced the indefinite suspension of all beauty pageants throughout the national territory. While the authorities present

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Algerian prime minister meets chadian president in N’Djamena

Algeria’s Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, landed in N’Djamena on Monday for an official visit to meet Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The meeting was arranged at the request of

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Burkina Faso diplomats and UNODC chief strengthen security cooperation

The Foreign Affairs Minister of Burkina Faso, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, and his delegation received the newly appointed head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in

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N’Djamena hosts Sahel journalists to strengthen legal safety

N’Djamena — Journalists from across the Sahel gathered in N’Djamena to tackle a pressing issue: safeguarding those who report on environmental crises in high-risk regions. A regional workshop convened on

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French agent sentenced to 20 years in Mali over state security breach

A Malian court has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a French national accused of compromising national security. The individual, identified as Yann V., was detained in Bamako in

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Lomé to host special blood drive for World Blood Donor Day 2026

Join Lomé’s blood donation drive ahead of World Blood Donor Day The National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) in Lomé is gearing up for the 22nd World Blood Donor Day, celebrated

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Thousands flee Burkina Faso to seek safety in Mali

Thousands of Burkinabè have crossed into Mali, fleeing escalating violence in their home regions. The influx has overwhelmed local infrastructure in Koro, a town in central Mali, where authorities are

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The passing of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz: a turning point for western Sahara negotiations?

The recent passing of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz has introduced a new layer of complexity to the long-standing Western Sahara dispute, prompting questions about its potential impact on future negotiations. As

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Niger: over 319 kg of cocaine destroyed in Niamey operation

Niamey, June 7, 2026 – Nigerien authorities have taken a significant step forward in their ongoing battle against illicit drug trafficking with the public incineration of a substantial cocaine shipment.

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Chad Algeria launch 40mw power plant in N’Djamena

The Prime Minister of Chad, Mr. Allamaye Halina, has highlighted the vital importance of the growing ties and fraternal cooperation between Chad and Algeria during a ceremony marking the groundbreaking

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BOA Niger’s stock defies profit warning, surges on the BRVM amidst economic tensions

The Nigerien subsidiary of the pan-African Bank of Africa (BOA) group is challenging conventional stock market wisdom. Listed on the regional stock exchange (BRVM) in Abidjan, BOA Niger has demonstrated

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Prime minister of Algeria begins official visit to Chad

N’Djamena — Algeria’s Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, touched down in N’Djamena on Monday at the express request of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This official visit underscores the deepening bonds of solidarity

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