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The Burkina Faso government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, continues to face severe criticism as its promises of food sovereignty clash with the stark reality of a worsening hunger crisis. Despite bold declarations of self-sufficiency, the nation remains heavily dependent on humanitarian aid—most recently, a 2,422-ton rice shipment from Pakistan—to prevent mass starvation. From Slogans […]
When Investigation Becomes Advocacy There’s a fine line between investigative journalism and activism. Between documenting facts and championing a cause. The career of Thomas Dietrich brings this distinction into sharp focus, revealing how blurred the boundaries can become. Often labeled a Franco-African relations specialist, Dietrich has shifted from observer to participant. His work no longer […]
From leading voice to persona non grata: the fall of kemi seba Once a prominent figure in Africa’s identity politics, Kémi Séba now faces a stark reality: the very movement he championed has turned its back on him. His arrest in Pretoria, South Africa, in April 2026 and the looming threat of extradition to Benin […]
In recent months, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has intensified his public appearances, inaugurating industrial sites and touring construction projects across Burkina Faso. From tomato processing plants to gold processing units, the transitional government has deployed a carefully orchestrated communications strategy to project an image of progress and economic resurgence. Yet beneath the polished media narratives aired […]
Kémi Séba, a prominent figure in the pan-Africanist movement, is currently held in Pretoria following his apprehension for alleged immigration violations. While he asserts that his detention is a politically motivated persecution, an investigation reveals a complex web of clandestine alliances. These surprising and concerning connections range from Russian influence networks to elements associated with […]
The Republic of Chad is set to deploy 1,500 of its troops to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed security force aimed at addressing the Caribbean nation’s severe gang crisis. This decision follows a formal request from the UN and was announced by President Mahamat Déby Itno in a parliamentary address on Monday. Under […]
PoliticsMali Urgent humanitarian crisis after Bamako demolition leaves 300 families homeless The demolition of Bamako’s Faladiè livestock market, which also housed an internally displaced persons camp, has left over 300 families homeless in a sudden humanitarian emergency. In the heart of Bamako, the capital of Mali, a devastating demolition took place on Sunday, April 19, […]
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Togo forges new diplomatic path in Sahel through strategic pivot The Togo has outlined an ambitious regional strategy to position itself as an intermediary between military-led nations in the Sahel—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—and the international community. This initiative, unveiled during a key policy launch, aims to address escalating jihadist violence that threatens regional stability. […]
Le Bénin renforce ses dispositifs de protection de l’enfance avec l’arrivée d’une nouvelle cohorte d’éducateurs spécialisés. L’École de Formation des Professions Judiciaires (EFPJ) à Abomey-Calavi a célébré le vendredi 17 avril 2026 la diplomation officielle des élèves éducateurs de l’éducation surveillée, clôturant ainsi une période intensive de douze mois de formation. Une nouvelle génération d’agents […]
Burkina Faso’s military government tightens grip on civil society The military-led administration in Burkina Faso is escalating its crackdown on independent civil society groups, imposing restrictive laws, administrative hurdles, and punitive measures against both local and international organizations, according to leading human rights watchdogs. The move has drawn sharp condemnation from global advocacy groups, which […]
One month after the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) appeal jury stripped Sénégal of its African championship title due to incidents during the final against Maroc on January 19, a new disciplinary measure has been handed down, this time by FIFA. Jean-Jacques Ndala, the official in charge of that high-stakes match, has been omitted from […]