In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
The announcement arrived without warning, sending shockwaves through the streets of Bamako and beyond. On June 16, 2026, the Ministry of Economy and Finance unveiled a sweeping tax hike designed to bolster public coffers. The move — doubling the consumption tax from 1% to 2% on staples like bread, rice, oil, and sugar — was […]
Affaires Maroc et Philippines: un bond de 50% des échanges commerciaux bilatéraux L’ambassadeur des Philippines à Rabat, Leslie Baja, a souligné la progression remarquable des échanges commerciaux entre le Maroc et les Philippines ces dernières années, avec une augmentation d’environ 50%. Cependant, ces chiffres restent en deçà des attentes des deux nations. Les relations entre […]
The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate, with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaïda-affiliated faction in the Sahel, claiming responsibility for an assault on a Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) outpost in the city of Ouahigouya on June 17, 2026. This latest offensive marks […]
Anne-Claire Legendre, newly appointed president of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA), will embark on a six-day official visit to Morocco from June 19 to 24, 2026, at the invitation of Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication. This marks her first official trip to the Kingdom since assuming leadership of the […]
The Burkina Faso’s Higher Council for Communication (CSC) has imposed a 50 million West African CFA franc fine on Canal+ for suspending access to national television channels following the expiration of certain subscribers’ contracts. While framed as a defense of the country’s information sovereignty, the decision has reignited discussions about its economic repercussions and the […]
Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko confirmé à la présidence de l’Assemblée nationale Euronews jeu. 18 juin 2026 à 8:35 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Au Sénégal, le Conseil constitutionnel valide le retour d’Ousmane Sonko à l’Assemblée nationale, une décision qui ouvre une nouvelle séquence politique dans le pays. […]
Ousmane Sonko remains at the helm of Senegal’s National Assembly after the Constitutional Council dismissed opposition challenges to his election. The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction to review the case, closing the door on further legal recourse. The decision follows Sonko’s swift political rebound after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him as Prime Minister in […]
With the World Cup in full swing, the transfer market is buzzing around one 19-year-old Ivorian sensation. Yan Diomandé, currently shining in Germany with RB Leipzig, has caught the eyes of two European giants: Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. Despite the usual summer transfer pause coinciding with the tournament, his future could be decided sooner than […]
The government of Burkina Faso has escalated its legal battle with international broadcaster Canal+, accusing the French media giant of violating national broadcasting regulations by failing to provide free access to the country’s state-run television channels. In a formal complaint filed with the relevant regulatory authorities, authorities in Ouagadougou argue that Canal+’s refusal to include […]
After a challenging final match of the Champions League where Bradley Barcola missed critical chances in extra time—costing Paris Saint-Germain a potential victory against Arsenal (1-1, 4-3 on penalties)—the young French winger finds himself at the center of a high-stakes transfer saga. The PSG hierarchy is now racing to finalize an agreement before the window […]
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has urged Congolese living in the United States to remain united and vigilant against those seeking to exploit divisions within the nation. Speaking to a gathering of supporters in Houston following the DRC national football team’s historic 1-1 draw with Portugal in the […]
Morocco’s Platform Marrakech: a real commitment to strengthening continental security and driving African collective action The Marrakech Platform represents a comprehensive vision of African security that addresses all its dimensions. Geopolitical challenges and the threat of asymmetric wars Moroccan strategic model: a sovereign and integrated doctrine Diplomatic and institutional dynamism Socioeconomic development and spiritual diplomacy […]