While Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s official communication frequently denounces the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), often characterizing it as a mere instrument of Western…
View More Burkina Faso’s economic reliance on ECOWAS despite official rhetoricAuthor: AMINA SALEY
Kloto 1: record budget for 2026 fuels Kpalimé’s development
KPALIMÉ, August 18, 2026 — The Kloto 1 municipal council is significantly accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local representatives…
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As a brutal escalation of human rights violations grips Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States is contemplating decisive action. On Capitol Hill, Representative…
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Following a month of relative calm, the ultimatum presented to President Tshisekedi, demanding the convocation of a national dialogue, officially expired on August 15. The…
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Fenerbahçe18 août 21h00Lyon Canal+ compositions Fenerbahçe versus Olympique Lyonnais: live match report Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 PM UEFA Champions League 2026-2027, Qualifying Playoff, First…
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Recent disclosures regarding Benin’s public debt, now totaling 9,122.2 billion F CFA, have prompted some voices to express concerns about potential over-indebtedness. However, a comprehensive…
View More Benin’s public debt: A strategic asset for growth, not a crisisSenegal’s sunday highlights: political moves, sports victories, and weather alerts
Sunday, August 16, 2026, brought a series of significant events across Senegal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké escalated into conflict, prompting police…
View More Senegal’s sunday highlights: political moves, sports victories, and weather alertsSenegal’s cost of living: everyday essentials pricier in Dakar than in Paris
In a nation grappling with persistent inflationary pressures, a striking observation has reignited public discourse concerning the high cost of living in Senegal. Recent online…
View More Senegal’s cost of living: everyday essentials pricier in Dakar than in ParisFenerbahçe’s pre-champions league stumble against Gençlerbirligi
Just three days before their pivotal UEFA Champions League playoff first leg against Olympique Lyonnais, Fenerbahçe faced an unexpected defeat. The Turkish giants fell 1-2…
View More Fenerbahçe’s pre-champions league stumble against GençlerbirligiRussian mercenaries seize control of key roads in Ndele
russian mercenaries establish unauthorized roadblock in Ndele, detain driver from Bangui In a bold and alarming move, Russian-backed mercenaries have set up a makeshift roadblock…
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More than 40 Burkinabè journalists, representing both public and private media outlets, recently completed a military training program. The ruling junta has characterized this initiative…
View More Burkina Faso’s media under pressure: journalists now face mandatory military trainingSenegal fuel prices surge as government adjusts tariffs
What many feared has now materialized. Early Saturday morning, the Senegalese government issued a press release announcing an immediate upward adjustment to fuel prices at…
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