Banque mondiale au Togo : 200 millions de dollars pour un pari risqué

C’est le dernier coup de théâtre financier à Lomé : le Groupe de la Banque mondiale vient d’approuver une enveloppe pharaonique de 200 millions de dollars pour moderniser les infrastructures…

African vibrations gala raises funds for Burkina Faso cultural centre

The gala celebrated West African cultures in a festive and warm atmosphere. Here is a look back at the event. On Saturday, 20 June 2026, the Marcel-Sembat hall pulsed to…

Four years after breaking ties with France, Sahel faces harsh realities

Four years ago, the streets of Bamako, Ouagadougou, and Niamey erupted in celebration as anti-French slogans echoed through public squares. The forced departure of ambassadors and French soldiers—part of the…

IMA president’s Morocco visit strengthens cultural ties and heritage projects

The newly appointed president of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA), Anne-Claire Legendre, made her first official visit to Morocco since taking office, marking a strategic step in deepening cultural…

Tchad 2026 music festival to unite nation through culture

Tchad Tchad 2026 music festival to unite nation through culture N’Djamena’s 2026 music festival, themed “music as a bridge to social unity,” will spotlight cultural exchange through inclusive performances across…

Bamako festival highlights malian resilience through powerful documentaries

Bamako’s documentary festival spotlights national pride and strategic alliances The International Documentary Film Festival unfolded in Bamako on June 16, drawing crowds to two compelling productions that examine Mali’s evolving…

Togo’s mass surveillance scandal: when state paranoia meets digital noise

The unfolding mass surveillance controversy in Togo has reached a decisive phase, with explosive allegations now shaking the foundations of the political and media landscape. Journalist Thomas Dietrich has leveled…

Mali’s war effort and new taxes spark outrage over gold wealth mismanagement

June 16, 2026, will be remembered as a harsh day for the average Malian citizen. In an official statement, the Ministry of Economy and Finance unveiled a sweeping tax overhaul…

IMA president Anne-Claire Legendre charts new cultural ties in Morocco

Paris and Rabat deepen cultural diplomacy through shared initiatives Anne-Claire Legendre, President of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA), is set to embark on a six-day official visit to Morocco…

Burkina Faso cement crisis: Faso Mêbo’s hidden costs and state failures

How a flagship program became a scapegoat for Burkina Faso’s cement price surge Burkina Faso’s cement market is in turmoil. The price per tonne has skyrocketed, hitting ordinary citizens hard…

Bénin boosts local food sovereignty with bold agricultural reforms

Government accelerates local transformation to secure food independence The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Adin Yeton Bloukounon Goubalan, has completed a three-day nationwide tour. From central to northern regions,…

Russian influence in west africa: the hidden network behind Niger and Senegal

Deep within the geopolitical chessboard of West Africa, a shadowy alliance is reshaping the balance of power, one move at a time. Fresh evidence exposes a meticulously orchestrated campaign by…