In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
Military discipline and national rebuilding: the double-edged sword The Burkina Faso government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has intensified its militarization of society under the banner of patriotism, discipline, and national rebuilding. Yet, recent allegations of sexual abuse involving members of the national women’s football team during a military-run training camp have exposed the dark […]
Recent high-level discussions in Niamey have marked a significant step in Russia’s deepening military engagement with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. During a meeting with representatives of the alliance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov outlined plans to bolster defense cooperation to address the escalating security threats posed by […]
An explosive diplomatic incident in Dakar late July 2026 exposed the intricate balancing act Mauritania performs in the Western Sahara conflict. Between strategic ambiguity, economic imperatives, and territorial sovereignty, Nouakchott’s delicate position has become its defining diplomatic approach to avoid alienating Morocco. What began as a routine book launch at the Moroccan embassy in Dakar […]
After a decade in the Championship wilderness, Hull City has earned its hard-fought return to the Premier League. The Tigers’ 2026/27 season opener will be nothing short of spectacular: a home clash against Manchester United at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, 22 August. The East Yorkshire faithful are still riding high following their dramatic playoff […]
The Real Madrid is actively seeking a loan destination for teenager Franco Mastantuono after a challenging debut season in Madrid. The young Argentine’s performances have caught the attention of several Serie A clubs, prompting intense negotiations to secure his future in Europe. Real Madrid pushes for Mastantuono’s exit The Spanish giants have decided to send […]
Benin grants citizenship to 28 Afro-descendants in historic ceremony Twenty-eight Afro-descendants received Beninese citizenship in a landmark ceremony, strengthening ties with the diaspora and advancing the nation’s historical reconciliation efforts. The Ministry of Justice and Legislation held a solemn ceremony at the Cotonou Judicial Complex on July 30, 2026, awarding official Beninese citizenship to 28 […]
Opinions Par Oumoul Khaïry Coulibaly Au Sénégal, ces femmes migrantes qui font tourner le pays sans jamais être comptées Le 31 juillet, l’Afrique célèbre ses femmes. L’Union africaine a placé 2026 sous le signe de l’eau : « Assurer la disponibilité durable de l’eau et des systèmes d’assainissement sûrs pour atteindre les objectifs de […]
When examining the ties between Morocco and Senegal, one region often overlooked is the vast stretch of land that lies between them—the Western Sahara—but above all, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. This is a point frequently emphasized by Mauritanian journalist Ahmed Ould Bettar, who highlights a fundamental geographic truth: there is no shortcut between Rabat […]
The Femme Ivoirienne en Politique (FIP) organization inaugurated the nation’s first National Women Builders of the Nation Week on Thursday, July 30, at the Yopougon town hall. The event, scheduled for August 1–4, 2026, aligns with Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th Independence Day celebrations. Themed “66 Years of Independence: Women’s Achievements and Future Prospects in Côte d’Ivoire”, […]
Human rights Mali: deadly air strike in Mopti raises questions about Africa Corps operations A recent report implicates Africa Corps, a Russian-backed paramilitary group, in an airstrike that killed eight civilians—including three children—in central Mali. According to Human Rights Watch, the June 15 attack on the village of Kyrnia did not target any identifiable military […]
Gabon has successfully re-entered global financial markets with a substantial $920 million Eurobond issuance, an operation widely recognized as a powerful indicator to foreign investors. Orchestrated under the guidance of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), this capital raise represents the Gabonese Treasury’s inaugural significant venture into foreign-currency denominated sovereign debt […]
Bringing his series of significant courtesy visits in Touba to a close, Mr. Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, recently engaged with several revered spiritual leaders. His itinerary included direct meetings with Serigne Cheikh Say Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of Serigne Souhaïbou Mbacké, followed by a visit to Serigne Cheikh Mbacké, who serves […]