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Burkina Faso: Influential Imam Mahmoud Barro Vanishes, Sparking Outcry in Bobo-Dioulasso
A wave of concern has swept across Burkina Faso, particularly within the Muslim community and civil society, following the mysterious disappearance of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious leader from Bobo-Dioulasso, the nation’s second-largest city, has not been seen since March 31st. A week after his last public appearance, swirling rumors of abduction and the […]
Sahel’s internal jihadist war: The strategic clash between JNIM and EIGS
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
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 […]
Senegal receives caf appeal ruling, paving way for tas challenge in can 2025 dispute
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 […]
Senegal challenges Morocco’s can 2025 hosting rights
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 […]
Burkina Faso’s grim reality: a human rights report exposes official narratives
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 […]
Burkina Faso’s dual reality: captain traoré’s narrative clashes with human rights atrocities
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 […]
Military rule in Burkina Faso: junta leader dismisses democracy as incompatible with the nation
military rule in Burkina Faso: junta leader dismisses democracy as incompatible with the nation The captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in Burkina Faso in September 2022, has made a bold statement: the people of Burkina Faso should “forget” democracy. In a televised address to the nation, he declared that Burkina Faso is “not a […]
Burkina Faso faces mounting accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity
Unprecedented violence engulfs Burkina Faso as all warring factions accused of atrocities The Burkina Faso military, alongside allied militias, and an Al-Qaeda-linked armed group have collectively killed over 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. The military junta is accused of severe human rights violations, failing to hold perpetrators accountable across all […]
Niger forms civilian auxiliary units as an unavoidable defensive measure
In the Fulfulde language, the term Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Land.” Within the framework of the administration in Niger, this name identifies new territorial self-defense organizations. This volunteer corps was officially established by a government decree during the Council of Ministers on March 27, aiming to intensify the struggle against extremist groups […]
Why Senegal was stripped of its 2025 African champion title
In a stunning turn of events, the CAF has stripped Senegal of its African championship title, awarding it to Morocco following a successful appeal. This unprecedented move to overturn the results of a finished tournament raises critical questions about sports governance and the potential outcome of the legal challenge filed with the CAS on March […]