In a bold move that further consolidates his authority, Colonel Assimi Goïta has officially assumed the role of Defense Minister in addition to his presidential […]
Author: Ramatou Soumana
Journalist
How to support adolescents living with HIV in Burkina Faso
The 13th edition of the AFRAVIH conference, recently hosted in Lausanne, Switzerland, brought critical attention to the intersection of infectious diseases and psychological well-being. A […]
Best strategies to safeguard human rights defenders during crises
essential strategies to safeguard human rights defenders amid crises In partnership with national human rights coalitions in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and […]
UN committee exposes human rights violations against Fulani in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso faces UN condemnation over Fulani rights abuses In Burkina Faso, the Fulani ethnic group is enduring severe human rights violations, according to findings […]
Amazones du Bénin hold ivorian u20 women’s team to 1-1 draw
The Benin U20 women’s national team pulled off a gritty performance in Abidjan this past Saturday, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Ivory Coast’s […]
Controversial bonuses for Senegal football team spark division
Nearly two months ago, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) stood united following a landmark decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Board to […]
Sénégal football academies: how youth training is shaping world-class players
Sénégal football academies: how youth training is shaping world-class players Crédit photo, Getty Images Under the scorching Dakar sun, the synthetic pitch of the CICES […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]