Centralisation and economic strain grip Burkina Faso’s two-wheeler trade
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed leadership, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by an intensified consolidation of governance. While official narratives champion sovereignty and strategic reorganization, the socioeconomic reality reveals a starkly different picture. Beneath the rhetoric of change, the Burkinabè people—and particularly the commercial sector—face silent distress, ensnared in a tightening spiral […]
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Beninese civil servants welcome wage and career regularization initiative
The Ministry of Economy and Finance, led by Romuald Wadagni, has initiated a sweeping campaign to resolve long-standing career advancements and unpaid salary arrears for Beninese civil servants. This decisive move underscores the administration’s commitment to improving the livelihoods of public sector workers across the country. In a landmark announcement made by Léa Estelle Honfo […]
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Burkina Faso strengthens aquaculture sector to boost food security
Strategic roadmap unveiled to transform Burkina Faso’s aquaculture sector In Ouagadougou, stakeholders in Burkina Faso’s aquaculture industry have finalized and approved key strategic documents designed to provide long-term guidance for the sector’s growth. The approval covers a comprehensive sector assessment, an investment pathway, and an operational guide—all tailored to shape public policy and private investment […]
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Niger power outages hit Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri regions
Niamey, June 8, 2026 – Niger’s national electricity provider, NIGELEC, has attributed the widespread power disruptions affecting Dosso, Niamey and Tillabéri to a technical failure that struck the critical River Zone grid system. The company detected the malfunction at 1:50 AM and immediately dispatched technical teams to restore service as quickly as possible across the […]
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Key events in Burkina Faso from june 1 to 7 2026
From June 1 to 7, 2026, Burkina Faso witnessed a week brimming with significant developments spanning environmental challenges, economic progress, social initiatives, security updates, and vibrant cultural milestones. Each sector contributed to shaping the nation’s evolving landscape, reflecting resilience and forward momentum. Environmental crisis sparks urgent action An alarming environmental incident unfolded at Ouagadougou’s Dam […]
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Boko haram frees over 400 hostages in borno state
Boko Haram releases over 400 hostages in Borno Screenshot from a Boko Haram video dated October 31, 2014, showing the group’s leader Abubakar Shekau. © AP In a significant development in Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis, the extremist group Boko Haram has released more than 400 hostages who were abducted earlier this year in a village […]
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Algerian prime minister launches landmark visit to Chad to boost energy ties
On Monday, Algeria’s Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb embarked on an official visit to N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, at the express request of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The visit underscores a renewed commitment to deepen fraternal bonds and strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two nations. High-level delegation accompanies the Prime Minister The Prime Minister traveled with […]
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Tragic loss of student in Togo after BAC 1 results released
The community of Kpalimé remains in mourning following the sudden death of a student from Zomayi High School, which occurred shortly after the release of the BAC 1 2026 examination results. a heartbreaking turn of events On Sunday, June 7, the young woman discovered she had not passed the BAC 1 2026 exam. Overwhelmed by […]
Read MorePrime minister leads Chad’s landmark power plant groundbreaking ceremony
Prime Minister leads Chad’s landmark power plant groundbreaking ceremony N’Djamena — The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chad’s head of government, Allamaye Halina, presided over the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Algerian-Chadian Solidarity Power Plant in the capital. This new facility, with a projected capacity of 40 megawatts, marks a significant step forward […]
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Sorbonne Université and CHIC forge medical excellence partnership in Bénin
West Africa’s healthcare landscape is on the cusp of a groundbreaking evolution. Sorbonne Université, one of Europe’s leading academic and medical institutions, has set its sights on Bénin, marking a pivotal moment in regional health cooperation. A high-level delegation from the French university, led by its president, recently visited the Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi […]
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Training session sharpens Burkina Faso’s diplomatic foresight skills
The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) has kicked off a three-day intensive training workshop in Ouagadougou to sharpen the foresight capabilities of senior diplomats and foreign affairs experts. The session, running from June 8 to 10, 2026, is being held at the Permanent Secretariat of the African Peer Review Mechanism (SP-MAEP) in Ouaga 2000. […]
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Burkina Faso: the crackdown on beauty pageants signals growing authoritarianism
An official announcement has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso. The government has indefinitely suspended all beauty pageants across the country, citing a commitment to preserving ‘cultural values’ and addressing the ongoing security crisis. However, this move is far from a mere administrative decision—it marks a troubling shift toward creeping authoritarianism. Distraction as a political tool […]
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