Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi’s death reveals deep rifts among Sahel jihadists

A prominent figure within the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS), Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi, met his end on August 17, 2026, in Burkina Faso’s Séno province. Contrary to initial reports

Read More

Niger: mPLJ rebel group releases video of soldiers captured in séguédine

The Patriotic Movement for Liberty and Justice (MPLJ) has released a video sequence featuring Nigerien military personnel taken captive during the deadly assault on August 15, 2026, in Séguédine. While

Read More

Gabon: Libreville to re-evaluate overseas scholarships amidst rising costs

President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has announced a forthcoming overhaul of the criteria governing public scholarships for students aiming to pursue their academic journeys in specific European nations. This

Read More

Angélique Kidjo: breaking barriers with a star on the hollywood walk of fame

An emblematic milestone etched into the global cultural landscape. Angélique Kidjo’s induction onto the illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame marks an unprecedented achievement: she is the first female Afrobeat artist

Read More

Burkina Faso’s economic reliance on CEDEAO amidst critical rhetoric

Despite Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s consistent public denouncements of the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO), often characterizing it as subservient to Western powers, the financial landscape reveals a contrasting

Read More

Kloto 1 municipality approves record budget for 2026 development

KPALIMÉ, August 18, 2026 — The Kloto 1 Municipal Council is accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session for 2026, local elected officials approved a substantial budget supplement

Read More

Senegal’s asset declaration law: a referendum on transparency

Senegal’s asset declaration law: a referendum on transparency The parliamentary vote on asset declaration has not settled the debate, as the president’s announcement of a referendum sparks renewed questions. https://p.dw.com/p/5J2XL

Read More

Mali’s escalating crackdown: ras bath and rose ‘la vie chère’ convictions deepen concerns over free speech

The reach of military justice has once again fallen heavily upon prominent voices in Mali. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely recognized as Ras Bath, and the influential Rokia Doumbia, known to

Read More

Togo’s constitutional overhaul: a shift from governance to personal rule

Recent unprecedented developments in Togo have cast a harsh light on the nation’s governance crisis. The arrest of two French citizens in the country’s northern region has triggered alarm bells,

Read More

Washington urges action on Sahel human rights abuses and escalating violence

As a brutal wave of human rights violations sweeps across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the United States faces increasing pressure to intervene. In the halls of the US Congress,

Read More

Fenerbahçe – OL, Ligue des champions, match en direct le 18/08/2026

Fenerbahçe18 août 21h00Lyon Canal+ compositions Fenerbahçe – OL en direct mardi 18 août 2026, 21h00 Ligue des champions 2026-2027, Barrages de qualification, Aller Bienvenue sur le live de L’Équipe pour

Read More

Côte d’Ivoire sets new price for shea nut at 250 F/Kg

Economy August 17, 2026 | Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire announces new shea nut price: 250 F/Kg Shea nut market takes a leap forward The Ivorian government has officially set the price

Read More