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Burkina Faso: Influential Imam Mahmoud Barro’s Disappearance Sparks Outcry in Bobo-Dioulasso

7Apr

By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments

News, Politics, Top Stories

Burkina Faso: Influential Imam Mahmoud Barro’s Disappearance Sparks Outcry in Bobo-Dioulasso

More than a week has passed since his last public appearance, and the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro remains shrouded in uncertainty. An influential religious figure in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso's second-largest city, he has been reported missing since March 31st. Amid escalating rumors of abduction and a conspicuous silence from official channels, this case has ignited profound concern within the Muslim community and broader civil society across Burkina Faso. An unsettling quiet now hangs over Imam Barro's neighborhood in Bobo-Dioulasso. For seven days, his loved ones have been without any news. Consistent testimonies from his family circle suggest the religious leader was reportedly "abducted" by unidentified individuals. While no group has claimed responsibility for this alleged disappe...

Unpacking the jihadi civil war in the Sahel: JNIM and EIGS’s brutal struggle

7Apr

By Fati SeyniNo Comments

Culture

Unpacking the jihadi civil war in the Sahel: JNIM and EIGS’s brutal struggle

Recent clashes at the Burkina Faso-Niger frontier are not isolated events but rather a continuation of the intense power struggle between the Sahel's dominant jihadi factions: the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). This confrontation highlights a significant shift in the Sahel's security landscape.This evolution of the Sahel conflict signals the end of a unique global scenario where Al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates once coexisted. Since 2020, a direct and systemic confrontation has taken hold. The Burkina Faso-Niger border, now a critically vulnerable security zone, has become the primary stage for this internal "civil war" among jihadi groups. Here, each faction prioritizes eradicating its ideo...

Bayern munich stuns real madrid in champions league quarterfinal first leg

7Apr

By Fati SeyniNo Comments

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Bayern munich stuns real madrid in champions league quarterfinal first leg

The Bayern Munich delivered a stunning performance against the Real Madrid on Tuesday, securing a 2-1 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash. The Bavarian giants, under the guidance of manager Vincent Kompany, showcased their offensive prowess while maintaining defensive resilience against one of Europe’s footballing powerhouses. Kompany hails Bernabéu triumph as stepping stone for Bayern Speaking after the hard-fought win, Vincent Kompany, head coach of Bayern Munich, emphasized the significance of the result. « We’re pleased with the outcome—it’s a victory in every sense. Securing a win at the Santiago Bernabéu is a monumental achievement, one we can build on. However, the real test awaits us in the second leg at home, » he stated. Highlighting the intens...

Can 2025 host decision under review by tas for Senegal

6Apr

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Can 2025 host decision under review by tas for Senegal

The African Football Confederation (CAF) recently stripped Senegal of hosting rights for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), awarding the tournament to Morocco instead. This controversial decision followed chaotic scenes at the January 18 final in Rabat, where incidents marred the closing moments of the match. On Monday, the Senegalese Football Federation officially received the CAF’s written decision and rationale—a critical step before pursuing legal recourse at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge the ruling, as reported by RMC Sport. CAS ruling expected shortly with no further appeals The CAF President has deferred to the CAS for a final verdict, though no specific timeline has been disclosed. Proceedings are anticipated to conclude within weeks, leaving both Se...

Senegal’s CAN 2025 appeal: the path to TAS opens after CAF decision

6Apr

By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments

News

Senegal’s CAN 2025 appeal: the path to TAS opens after CAF decision

Senegal's CAN 2025 appeal: the path to TAS opens after CAF decisionAfter an anticipation of three weeks, Senegal is now cleared to initiate its appeal process before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), challenging the ruling that declared Morocco the victor of the CAN 2025 by forfeit.The prolonged wait has concluded. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) confirmed this Monday that it finally received the detailed judgment from the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Appeal Jury just before the weekend, following a three-week delay. This crucial document paves the way for Senegal to formally lodge an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), seeking to overturn CAF's contentious decision to award Morocco the CAN 2025 title by default.The judgment, which has been d...

Guerre au Moyen-Orient: la fièvre des prix a-t-elle touché la Mauritanie?

6Apr

By Fati SeyniNo Comments

News

Guerre au Moyen-Orient: la fièvre des prix a-t-elle touché la Mauritanie?

Face aux conséquences de la guerre au Moyen-Orient, dont la montée des prix des produits alimentaires, les autorités mauritaniennes ont lancé une vaste campagne de contrôle des prix. L’objectif est de dissuader les commerçants à augmenter les prix des produits alimentaires de première nécessité comme le riz, l’huile et le sucre.Plusieurs équipes chargées de cette mission ont été déployées sur à Nouakchott, et progressivement dans les autres localités du territoire national dans le cadre d’une vaste opération visant «à surveiller la situation des marchés, notamment le suivi des stocks, le renforcement de la protection des consommateurs et la lutte contre les différentes formes de fraude».Lire aussi : Carburants: le mode d’emploi en rangs dispersés de l’Afrique pour éteindre la flambée des p...

Mauritania steps up price controls amid Middle East tensions

6Apr

By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments

News

Mauritania steps up price controls amid Middle East tensions

As the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict intensify, Mauritania has rolled out a sweeping initiative to curb soaring food prices. Authorities are deploying enforcement teams across Nouakchott and other regions to monitor market dynamics, safeguard essential goods, and clamp down on fraudulent practices. Safeguarding basic necessities The crackdown targets staple items such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar, aiming to prevent unjustified price hikes. Inspection units are tracking stock levels, consumer protection standards, and market stability in real time. Market watch: voices from the ground Aissata Bâ, a distributor handling imported goods like Kadi (bouillon), jedida (clarified butter), and delia (chocolate), confirms no price adjustments have been made: "Our costs remain stea...

Benin child mortality: Unpacking the 45% malnutrition statistic claim

3Apr

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Culture

Benin child mortality: Unpacking the 45% malnutrition statistic claim

Misinterpreting statistical data can fundamentally alter its meaning and public understanding. On March 31, 2026, during an audio recording titled “Dix ans sans bilan, partie 4” (Ten Years Without an Assessment, Part 4), disseminated by the online media outlet Be Africa, exiled Beninese opposition figure Martin Rodriguez asserted that in Benin, “more than 45% of children under 5 years old die from malnutrition.” To lend credibility to his assertion, Rodriguez claimed his statistics originated from the United Nations. He stated, “I read a United Nations report, two reports. One of them concerns child mortality. It’s on the internet, everyone listening, type it on your phone, go to Google,” before presenting his specific child mortality rate linked to malnutrition. The context behind the c...

Burkina Faso leader tells citizens to move past democratic ideals

3Apr

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Politics

Burkina Faso leader tells citizens to move past democratic ideals

The head of the ruling military junta in Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has urged the population to set aside expectations for a democratic system. During a televised press briefing on the evening of April 2, he stated that the concept of democracy is simply "not for us." This statement marks a significant moment in African politics, as the leader, who seized power in a September 2022 coup—the second in the country within eight months—solidifies his long-term vision for the nation's governance Africa. While a political transition following the initial 2022 putsch was originally slated to conclude with elections in July 2024, the current administration has charted a different course. Consolidation of power and electoral changes Under a newly adopted charter, the military regime is...

Burkina Faso: military ruler rejects democracy as path to stability

3Apr

By Fati SeyniNo Comments

Politics

Burkina Faso: military ruler rejects democracy as path to stability

Burkina Faso's junta leader declares democracy incompatible with national progress Ouagadougou — Burkina Faso's military leader has called for democracy to be abandoned, arguing that Western-style governance has failed the nation and fuels division rather than progress. In a nationally televised address on Thursday, Captain Ibrahim Traoré declared that the people must abandon all notions of democratic governance, stating that "democracy kills. It is not for us." The 38-year-old junta chief, who seized power three years ago, claimed that most Africans reject democratic systems and that Burkina Faso must forge its own path. He pointed to Libya as a cautionary example, highlighting how Western intervention led to prolonged instability after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi's regime. Traoré'...

Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as path to stability

3Apr

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Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as path to stability

Photo credit: TASS via Reuters The military leader of Burkina Faso has declared that the nation must abandon democratic governance, calling it a system that "kills" and is incompatible with the country’s needs. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three years ago, made these remarks during a state television interview, framing democracy as an obstacle to progress rather than a solution. Traoré, who has extended his rule by five years beyond his original pledge to restore democracy by July 2024, argued that Burkina Faso’s alternative model would prioritize sovereignty and revolutionary mobilization over Western-style elections. He dismissed political parties as divisive and corrupt, stating, "A true politician here embodies all vices: a liar, a flatterer, a smooth tal...

Burkina Faso’s military ruler dismisses democracy as incompatible with African governance

3Apr

By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments

Top Stories

Burkina Faso’s military ruler dismisses democracy as incompatible with African governance

The people of Burkina Faso must abandon the notion of democracy, as it has proven destructive to their nation, declared the country’s military leader in a nationally televised address. Military ruler calls democracy 'not for us' Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in Burkina Faso three years ago, asserted that the nation should discard democratic principles, claiming they have no place in African governance. Speaking during a state television interview, he declared, « People must forget about democracy. It is not for us. » The 38-year-old leader, positioning himself as a revolutionary against Western imperialism, drew parallels with Libya, highlighting the chaos that followed the fall of Mouammar Kadhafi. He argued that Western-backed democratic interventions often lead to ins...