In Ouagadougou, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, members of the Union of Public Pharmaceutical Depot Managers and Cashiers of Burkina Faso convened for their sixth general assembly, once again appealing to authorities regarding their challenging working conditions. Their primary demand centers on the adoption of an official status for a profession they deem indispensable to […]
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The ténéré desert: a silent graveyard for migrants fleeing Niger
The Ténéré, a vast and mesmerizing expanse of sand, conceals a grim reality beneath its beauty. In northern Niger, yet another year of human tragedy unfolds, unseen and unheard by the Western world. While the Mediterranean’s treacherous waters dominate headlines, the perilous Sahara crossing emerges as an equally deadly journey for thousands of migrants seeking […]
Malian court convicts french intelligence officer, Paris condemns ‘unfounded’ charges
Malian court convicts French intelligence officer, Paris condemns ‘unfounded’ charges Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Diplomatic Tensions – A French intelligence operative, who held diplomatic status and had been detained in Bamako for nearly ten months, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for “undermining state security.” On […]
Niger’s intensified campaign against international drug trafficking
Niamey, June 5, 2026 — Niger has cemented its role as a pivotal force in the fight against international narcotics trafficking across the Sahel region. This strengthened stance follows a series of impactful operations carried out in recent years by the Central Office for the Suppression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (OCRTIS). The significant seizures and […]
Mali restricts civilian access to 39 military zones amid security crackdown
The Malian authorities have taken a decisive step to tighten control over the nation’s territory. Citing heightened security threats, the transitional government has declared 39 military zones off-limits to civilian populations across the country. This sweeping restriction, framed as a protective measure for ongoing military operations, coincides with the intensification of Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) […]
Burkina Faso : l’ex-chef de la sécurité de Damiba condamné à 11 ans de prison dans une affaire d’incendie
Burkina Faso : l’ex-chef de la sécurité de Damiba condamné à 11 ans de prison dans une affaire d’incendie Actus. La justice burkinabè a condamné l’ancien chef de la sécurité de Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba à 11 ans de prison, dont cinq ans ferme. Une décision qui intervient dans un contexte politique particulièrement sensible. Publié le […]
Burkina Faso weighs private school tuition fee caps amidst mixed public sentiment
“The cost of schooling has become so prohibitive that capping fees would offer significant relief to parents, enabling them to better educate our children,” remarked Alain Damiba, an acclaimed slam artist, emphasizing the urgent need for regulated tuition rates today. However, will such a regulation truly alleviate the financial burden on families? Opinions remain divided. […]
Mali: al-qaeda affiliate JNIM’s propaganda reveals evolving tactics
Mali The Al-Qaeda-affiliated armed group, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), has released a new propaganda video. The footage depicts the assault launched on April 25 against the military camp and airport in Sévaré, a critical location near Mopti in central Mali. This particular attack on Sévaré was part of a series of synchronized incursions […]
Mali junta sentences french intelligence officer to twenty years
The ongoing dispute between Paris and Bamako has escalated significantly following the harsh sentence handed down to Yann V., a confirmed agent of France’s Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). The French national, apprehended in the Malian capital in August 2025, received a twenty-year prison term for actions the ruling junta described as an attempt to […]
French diplomat sentenced to 20 years in Mali for alleged state plot
CONDAMNATION French diplomat sentenced to 20 years in Mali for alleged state plot Malian judicial authorities have sentenced French national Yann Vezilier to 20 years of criminal detention. The conviction stems from his alleged involvement in a scheme aimed at destabilizing the government led by General Assimi Goïta. Justice Following the announcement of the verdict, […]
Belgium to close its embassy in Mali by 2026, shifting operations to Burkina Faso
Belgium confirms definitive embassy closure in Mali by 2026 Belgium will conclude its enduring diplomatic presence in Mali on June 30, 2026. An update released on June 5 by the Belgian Embassy in Bamako confirmed that its various services and responsibilities will progressively relocate to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This strategic move signifies a further shift […]
Mali condamne un diplomate français à 20 ans pour espionnage
Mali: un diplomate français condamné à 20 ans de prison pour atteinte à la sûreté de l’État Un policier malien patrouille devant le Campement Kangaba, un complexe touristique près de Bamako, le 19 juin 2017 – Tous droits réservés AP Photo Tous droits réservés AP Photo Par Gavin Blackburn Publié le 05/06/2026 – 20:36 UTC+2 Partager Discussion […]











