Burkina Faso’s cattle export ban: a high-stakes gamble before Tabaski

The government of Burkina Faso has implemented a significant policy just before Tabaski: a ban on cattle exports. This move aims to prioritize local consumers over regional market dynamics. While the social intentions behind this decision may seem commendable, it carries substantial contradictions and poses significant economic risks. The purchasing power paradox: urban aid, rural […]

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Niger’s controversial trade shift: a month of algerian livestock exports amidst southern blockades

Amidst a West African landscape already fraught with geopolitical tensions, recent commercial decisions by Niger’s transitional authorities are generating significant concern among economic operators and regional analysts. While trade routes remain either completely closed or severely restricted for exports to key Gulf of Guinea nations, including Côte d’Ivoire, Bénin, Ghana, and Togo, the Nigerien government […]

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Senegal’s unfolding political drama: sonko’s return to parliament sparks new power dynamics

Senegal’s political landscape has seen rapid developments following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision on May 22 to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This significant rupture was long anticipated, stemming from escalating political tensions and increasingly public disagreements between these two key figures at the helm of the executive in the Land of Teranga. Concurrently, Malick […]

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Bénin and Niger: a diplomatic thaw begins in Cotonou

Relations between Bénin and Niger are entering a new phase. The presence of a high-level Nigerien delegation, led by the head of government, at the inauguration ceremony for Patrice Talon’s successor in Cotonou, clearly indicates a desire to move past the diplomatic crisis that erupted following the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum in July 2023. […]

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How to watch the Saint-Étienne vs Nice Ligue 1/l2 playoff first leg

Ligue 1/L2 playoffs how to watch the Saint-Étienne vs Nice first leg Ligue 1/L2 playoff match Tuesday, May 26 Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger The clash between two football heavyweights determines who will secure the final Ligue 1 spot for next season. OGC Nice visits Saint-Étienne in the first leg of the playoffs this […]

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Burkina Faso security under mpsr ii: student union voices critical assessment

Nearly four years after the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Sauvegarde et la Restauration (MPSR II) assumed power, the security landscape in Burkina Faso remains profoundly concerning. The Union Générale des Étudiants Burkinabè (UGEB) has issued an official statement, obtained by our editorial team, openly criticizing the outcomes of the transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim […]

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Senegal’s political shift: who benefits from the executive split?

Senegal: who stands to gain from the political rupture? Following a period of escalating tensions within Senegal’s executive branch, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Ousmane Sonko from his position. Given that Pastef, led by the now former Prime Minister, holds an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly, the Head of State faces the imperative […]

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Crucial ligue 1 playoff: asse hosts nice at geoffroy-guichard

Crucial ligue 1 playoff: asse hosts nice at geoffroy-guichard AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) welcomes OGC Nice to Stade Geoffroy-Guichard this Tuesday evening for the pivotal first leg of their Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff. Here’s everything you need to know about the kickoff time and where to watch this highly anticipated fixture. Sur le même thème Association […]

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Senegal’s political landscape shifts with new prime minister and assembly leadership debate

Senegal awakens today to a significant political transformation, marked by the appointment of a new Prime Minister and the anticipated election of a new National Assembly president in the coming hours. These developments signal a major realignment of the country’s political forces. The focus begins with the new head of government: Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed […]

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Joseph Figueira’s harrowing detention in Central African Republic: ‘in Bria, I truly believed I wouldn’t survive’

We bring you an extraordinary testimony from Joseph Figueira, the Belgo-Portuguese researcher who endured two years of captivity after his arrest by Russian Wagner mercenaries. His ordeal commenced in Zemio, located in the southeastern Central African Republic, and concluded with his humanitarian release on April 7th. Key questions linger regarding his detention: was his apprehension […]

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Lake region youth boost security forces fighting Boko Haram

On the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Baga-Sola, the youth, represented by the Coordination of Lake Region Youth Associations (CADELAC), extended their solidarity to the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) actively engaged in the relentless battle against Boko Haram. Addressing local officials, Coordinator Mahamat Adam Moustapha began by conveying heartfelt condolences to families […]

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Fitness concerns for psg stars ahead of champions league final against arsenal

Live Spielstände, Statistiken und Highlights 25 mai 2026 17:12+02:00 fitness concerns for psg stars ahead of champions league final against arsenal Ousmane Dembélé A. Hakimi Arsenal Paris Saint-Germain Ligue des Champions Paris Saint-Germain finds itself in a race against time, desperately hoping to ensure two of its pivotal players are fit for the UEFA Champions […]

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