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What we know about the arrest of Imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo in Ouagadougou Photo credit, YouTube screenshot The arrest of influential Sunni imam and preacher Mohamad Ishaq Kindo in the capital of Burkina Faso has sent shockwaves through the Muslim community. The cleric was detained on Tuesday, May 26, in Ouagadougou by security forces and […]

A tense atmosphere gripped Ouagadougou on Tuesday, May 26, as security forces carried out the high-profile arrest of influential Sunni imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo. The religious leader, also serving as president of the country’s Sunni Oulema Association, was taken into custody by plainclothes officers and members of the national security apparatus in broad daylight, sparking […]

Tonight’s Europa Conference League final at the Red Bull Arena promises more than just a clash between two underdogs. Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano bring contrasting philosophies to what could be a tactical masterclass in controlled chaos and precision transitions. Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace arrives as a side that has already rewritten its history books […]

A true product of the club’s academy, Presnel Kimpembe navigated the complexities of the QSI era at Paris Saint-Germain. His tenure, however, culminated on a high note with a Champions League triumph. The Parisian youth academy graduate revealed that the acquisition of Willian Pacho swiftly clarified his impending departure from the club. In 2024, Paris […]

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) recently issued a stark ultimatum, giving residents of three communities in Burkina Faso’s Sourou province just forty-eight hours to vacate their homes. Confronted by this direct and ominous threat of violent reprisals, the inhabitants of Sia, Konga, and Kwarémenguel swiftly fled en masse towards areas […]

In a significant development for Sahel politics, Sunni cleric Mohamad Ishaq Kindo was apprehended by security forces in Ouagadougou on Tuesday. His arrest follows days after he publicly voiced strong criticisms against a proposed bill concerning religious freedoms in Burkina Faso. This incident has ignited considerable tension and prompted demonstrations within the Burkinabè capital. Tense […]

The political landscape in Mali has been reshaped with the announcement of Hamma Ag Mahmoud’s decision to join the Coalition of Forces for the Republic (CFR), a move that underscores growing discontent with the current state of governance. From military service to political activism Hamma Ag Mahmoud’s career spans decades of public service, beginning with […]

Hamma Ag Mahmoud, a prominent figure in Malian politics, has officially joined the Coalition des forces pour la République (CFR), led by Imam Mahmoud Dicko. This move comes as the nation grapples with deepening political and security challenges. Ag Mahmoud, who previously served as Minister of Labor and Civil Service under the military regime of […]