Mauritania tightens price controls amid middle east tensions
As the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict drive up global food prices, Mauritania has rolled out an extensive price monitoring initiative. The campaign targets essential food items such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar to prevent unwarranted price hikes that could strain household budgets. On-the-ground enforcement to stabilize markets Teams of inspectors have […]
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Mauritania battles rising food costs amid middle east tensions
As turmoil in the Middle East fuels global food price hikes, Mauritania’s government has rolled out an aggressive price monitoring initiative to keep essentials—including rice, oil, and sugar—affordable for families. The nationwide sweep sends specialized teams into Nouakchott’s markets first, then fans out to towns across the country. Their mission: track stock levels, shield consumers […]
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Burkina Faso: the chasm between captain traoré’s claims and documented atrocities
In Burkina Faso, a stark divergence exists between the official narrative presented by Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the grim realities meticulously documented by human rights organizations. At 36, Traoré, who ascended to power without electoral mandate and subsequently dissolved democratic processes, frequently addresses the public and press from the Koulouba palace, painting an optimistic portrait […]
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Burkina Faso leader rejects democracy, eyes alternative governance
The people must abandon the idea of democracy, declared Burkina Faso’s military ruler during a state television interview, calling the system fundamentally flawed for the nation. Military ruler outlines vision for Burkina Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power three years ago, argued that Burkina Faso requires a radically different approach to governance, asserting that […]
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Burkina Faso military leader rejects democracy in new interview
The military leader of Burkina Faso has declared that the nation must abandon democratic governance, calling it incompatible with the country’s needs. Speaking in a televised interview, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power three years ago, argued that the West African nation requires an entirely different system to address its unique challenges. Traoré, 38, who […]
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Burkina Faso leader rejects democracy as path to stability
In a televised interview aired on state-run channels, Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared that the nation must abandon its pursuit of democracy, calling the system a destructive force that has brought no benefit to the Burkinabè people. Military ruler dismisses democratic governance Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three […]
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Human rights abuses in Burkina Faso escalating since 2023
Click to expand Image Escalating violence in Burkina Faso: a crisis of war crimes and crimes against humanity The Burkina Faso military, alongside allied militias and an Al-Qaeda-linked armed group, has killed over 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. The junta itself perpetrates severe abuses, fails to hold any side accountable, […]
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Deadly jihadist assault claims 16 civilians in Niger
Sixteen civilians were tragically killed on Friday in Banibangou, a district in western Niger, following an armed assault that shattered a period of relative calm in the region. The attack occurred near the border with Mali, a hotspot for jihadist activity. The violence unfolded in the Tillabéri region, an area plagued by persistent security threats. […]
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Algeria and Niger expand strategic healthcare collaboration
During the second session of the Algeria-Niger Grand Joint Commission, both nations reaffirmed their dedication to intensifying cooperation in the healthcare sector. This initiative is part of a long-term strategic vision aimed at establishing a sustainable and effective partnership, according to a recent statement from the Ministry of Health. On the sidelines of this high-level […]
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Morocco awarded can 2025 title: Senegal challenges ruling at cas
Morocco awarded CAN 2025 title: Senegal challenges ruling at Court of Arbitration for Sport Just two months after the final, the Senegalese national team has seen its title revoked. Following the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations victory due to their early exit from the […]
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Burkina Faso charts a course for self-sufficient funding in sexual and reproductive health
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) hosted a pivotal discussion focused on a critical issue: “Security Crisis and Decline in External Funding: What Self-Reliant Alternatives Exist to Safeguard Sexual and Reproductive Health/Family Planning Rights in Burkina Faso?” Grappling with a persistent security crisis and the gradual […]
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Togo diplomacy under Faure Gnassingbé amid Russia, ECOWAS and AES tensions
Silence speaks volumes in Togo’s diplomatic playbook. On March 9, 2026, Russia’s Defense Minister, Andrei Belousov, touched down in Lomé by plane the day prior, yet his meeting with Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé remained shrouded in secrecy. According to an insider at the Togolese presidency, the encounter took place as confirmed by Jeune Afrique, yet no […]
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