The observance of World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd casts a stark light on a troubling reality across West Africa, where the act of […]
Month: May 2026
Dr seydou coulibaly’s impactful four-year tenure at who Burkina Faso
Dr Seydou Coulibaly’s impactful four-year tenure at who Burkina Faso Ouagadougou — After four years leading the World Health Organization (WHO) representation in Burkina Faso, […]
Escalation of the security crisis in northern Mali as insurgent forces advance
A profound sense of urgency has gripped northern Mali as the regional security landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. Following the symbolic fall of Kidal, insurgent […]
How football rivalry affects Morocco-Senegal relations
Stepping into Dakar for the first time, I carried a quiet sense of unease—unavoidable after what the African Cup of Nations (CAN) final had done […]
Côte d’Ivoire vs Bénin: fuel price disparity impacts west african economies
In May 2026, the fragile balance of purchasing power in West Africa faces a fresh challenge. As households strive to safeguard their savings amid persistent […]
Fifa warns teams: leaving field before world cup 2026 means automatic loss
FIFA warns teams: leaving field before world cup 2026 means automatic loss As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, with host nations United States, Canada, […]
Sahel states launch joint strikes in Mali after terrorist attacks
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—executed coordinated airstrikes in northern Mali following a surge in attacks by al-Qaeda-affiliated militants and […]
Mali honors former defence minister Sadio Camara with state funeral
On Thursday, Mali observed a state funeral for the country’s former defence minister, General Sadio Camara. This event served as a profound moment of national […]