In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
The recent confrontation along the shared border of Burkina Faso and Niger is not an isolated event but rather a significant chapter in the ongoing power struggle between the Sahel’s two dominant jihadist entities: the Al-Qaeda-aligned Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). The […]
Bayern Munich edges out Real Madrid in Champions League thriller The Bayern Munich football team left a lasting impression by securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Tuesday. This win marks the beginning of a thrilling quarter-final clash in the UEFA Champions League. Head coach Vincent Kompany is […]
The ripple effects of the Middle East conflict have sent shockwaves through global supply chains, and Mauritania is taking decisive action to shield its citizens from rising food costs. Authorities have rolled out a sweeping price control initiative, deploying specialized teams across Nouakchott and other key regions to monitor essential goods markets. Strict market surveillance […]
As tensions surge in the Middle East, Mauritania braces for potential economic ripple effects, particularly soaring food prices. In response, authorities have rolled out a sweeping price monitoring initiative to curb unjustified hikes in essential goods such as rice, oil, and sugar. Nationwide surveillance to stabilize markets Teams of inspectors have been deployed across Nouakchott […]
Face aux conséquences de la guerre au Moyen-Orient, dont la montée des prix des produits alimentaires, les autorités mauritaniennes ont lancé une vaste campagne de contrôle des prix. L’objectif est de dissuader les commerçants à augmenter les prix des produits alimentaires de première nécessité comme le riz, l’huile et le sucre. Plusieurs équipes chargées de […]
CAN 2025 CAN 2025: le Sénégal a enfin reçu la décision du jury d’appel de la CAF et va pouvoir faire appel auprès du TAS After a three-week wait, Senegal is now cleared to initiate its appeal process before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), challenging the decision to award Morocco the CAN 2025 […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a controversial decision three weeks ago, revoking Senegal’s hosting rights for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This followed chaotic scenes late in the final match in Rabat on January 18, which ultimately led to Morocco being awarded the tournament. Naturally, Senegal’s national team, the Lions of […]
At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, adorned with newly minted captain’s insignia, presides over a presidential palace acquired through means other than electoral victory—elections he himself abolished. This convenient arrangement bypasses the need to deceive voters, allowing for direct misdirection to journalists instead. From the opulent Koulouba palace, Captain Traoré recently held court for two hours […]
At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré presents a striking figure: newly promoted, he presides over a presidential palace he did not secure through electoral means, having conveniently abolished such processes. This approach simplifies governance, eliminating the need to mislead voters and allowing for direct misrepresentations to journalists instead. From the opulent Koulouba palace, Captain Traoré recently […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader calls for abandoning democracy in favor of revolutionary governance During a nationally televised interview, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader, declared that democracy has “killed” the nation and must be forgotten. The 38-year-old self-proclaimed revolutionary leader argued that the system is incompatible with the country’s needs and that Burkinabé should […]
Le Burkina Faso doit « oublier » la démocratie, déclare son dirigeant militaire Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, TASS via Reuters Article Information Author, Wedaeli Chibelushi Published 3 avril 2026 Temps de lecture: 5 min La démocratie « tue » et le peuple burkinabé doit « l’oublier », a […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as the nation’s path forward Article Information Temps de lecture: 5 min In a televised address on Thursday, Burkina Faso’s military head Ibrahim Traoré declared that democracy was not the nation’s destiny, urging citizens to abandon its pursuit entirely. The 38-year-old leader, who seized power in a 2022 coup, […]