BURKINA FASO 🇧🇫 : hospitalisé après des problèmes de santé, l’opposant Guy Hervé Kam reste détenu sans procès depuis plus de dix-huit mois

La situation de Guy Hervé Kam continue de susciter de nombreuses interrogations au Burkina Faso. L’avocat, cofondateur du mouvement citoyen Balai Citoyen et président du mouvement politique Sens, a été

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Benin boosts northern security with advanced french technology

A technological leap to counter an asymmetric threat In northern Bénin, the nature of the security threat has evolved. Confronted by the continuous pressure from security forces, armed terrorist groups

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The strategic rise of russian cultural houses across Africa

From Bamako to Bangui, and including Niamey, Russian cultural centres—commonly known as Russian Houses—have become a key instrument in Moscow’s influence strategy on the African continent. Officially devoted to cultural

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Nigeria frees 47 ISWAP hostages in major Borno State offensive

The Nigerian military announced the rescue of over 47 individuals, mostly women and children, held captive by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). This successful operation came amid heightened

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Niger begins formal withdrawal from International Criminal Court

Niger has officially begun the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move consistent with the military authorities’ breakaway stance since they assumed power in July 2023.

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ECOWAS court rules against Togo’s 2024 constitutional reform

Lomé’s government has suffered a significant setback in regional judicial proceedings. The ECOWAS Court of Justice, responding to a petition filed by civil society groups and democratic organizations, has ruled

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Benin transforms education with historic curricular reform initiative

Cotonou hosts pivotal education reform talks to reshape national learning framework The heartbeat of Bénin’s educational transformation is pulsing in Cotonou this week. From June 22 to 26, 2026, the

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Niger’s security crisis deepens three years after russian alliance shift

Three years after the Nigerien authorities forged a military partnership with Russia following the July 2023 coup, the country has witnessed a relentless escalation in jihadist violence. Despite the stated

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Ebola in DRC: 254 deaths, official toll likely undercounted

The Congolese national public health institute has recorded 1,003 cases and 254 deaths from the current Ebola outbreak, giving an average case fatality rate of 25.3 percent. Nearly all patients

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Mauritania seeks Gabon’s backing for francophonie leadership bid

Strong diplomatic ties between Gabon and Mauritania were further strengthened during a high-level meeting in Libreville. The Gabonese Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, received an envoy from Mauritania’s

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Sonko denies claims of ultimatum to senegalese president

In a decisive move to silence political speculation, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has firmly rejected allegations that lawmakers delivered an ultimatum to the country’s President. Speaking before

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European parliament criticism sparks diplomatic tension in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso Responds to European Parliament with Diplomatic Confrontation Following a resolution by the European Parliament addressing human rights and public freedoms in Burkina Faso, the military-led government has opted

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