Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi eliminated by rivals in Burkina Faso: unmasking the intra-jihadist war
A high-ranking figure within the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS), Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi, met his end on August 17, 2026, within the Séno province. Contrary to initial claims circulated…
Niger: rebel group mPLJ releases video of soldiers captured in séguédine
The Patriotic Movement for Liberty and Justice (MPLJ) has released a video sequence displaying Nigerien military personnel taken hostage during the deadly assault on August 15, 2026, in Séguédine. While…
Gabon charts new course for overseas scholarships
President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has announced a significant recalibration of the criteria for awarding public scholarships to students intending to pursue their studies in specific European nations. This…
Hollywood s’incline devant la reine de la musique africaine : Angélique Kidjo entre dans l’histoire
Angélique Kidjo entre dans l’histoire avec son étoile à Hollywood, consacrant plus de quatre décennies de rayonnement musical et culturel du Bénin et de l’Afrique.
A financial lifeline from CEDEAO challenges Burkina Faso’s official stance
Despite Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s consistent official pronouncements criticizing the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) as a tool of Western powers, the financial landscape reveals a contrasting narrative. Beyond…
Kloto 1 municipality approves near-billion FCFA budget for 2026 development
KPALIMÉ, August 18, 2026 — The municipal council of Kloto 1 is accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local elected officials approved an unprecedented budgetary…
Senegal’s asset declaration law faces referendum
PoliticsAfrica Senegal’s asset declaration law faces referendum Despite parliamentary approval, the debate surrounding Senegal’s new asset declaration law continues. A presidential announcement of a national referendum on the measure has…
Mali: critics silenced as ras bath and rose « la vie chère » face prison
The sharp edge of military justice has once again fallen in Mali. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely recognized as Ras Bath, and the prominent influencer Rokia Doumbia, known to many as…
Togo’s constitutional overhaul: Faure Gnassingbé’s grip tightens through legal manipulation
The arrest of two French nationals exposes Togo’s governance failings An abrupt arrest in northern Togo has cast a glaring light on the country’s deteriorating governance standards. Two French citizens,…


















