02:20 Benin Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.
01:17 Niger Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.
01:01 Niger Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked ...
Agriculture Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds Ahead of the Kigali forum, more than 200 agricultural sector stakeholders called for easier movement of seeds across West Africa.
02:43 Senegal Senegalese company produces first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell disease Africa accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.
01:12 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style "patriotism" training course imposed by the authoritarian ruling ...
00:56 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accused The Attorney General said three prominent figures were to go on trial to answer to charges of murder, aggravated destruction of property, and ...
11:20 Business Africa West Africa: gold rush reshapes the mining market [Business Africa] Soaring gold prices are reshaping the investment landscape across West Africa. In the first quarter of 2026, global demand reached 1,231 tonnes, ...
02:20 Burkina Faso Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the ...
01:00 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV It accuses the French satellite television service of failing to comply with an obligation to provide free access to Burkinabe TV.
00:41 France Mali: Senegalese president arrives for talks with junta leader Senegalese president Bassirou Diamaye Faye has arrived in Mali for an official visit and discussions with the head of Mali's military junta.
01:11 Chad Chad announces plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court Chad became on Monday the latest country to announce plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), complaining the tribunal's ...
Women Football Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026: What you need to know The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday, July 26, after the tournament was postponed just days before ...
01:43 World News Malian government rejects US role in anti-JNIM fight The Malian government has rejected reports of US intervention in the fight against the jihadist group JNIM, saying the claims are false.
01:08 Niger Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger submit joint bid for 2032 Afcon Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have put in a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. All three countries are currently run by military ...
02:20 Burkina Faso Threading a future: The woman weaving a new art form in Burkina Faso In a country where painting and sculpture have long reigned supreme, one artist is threading a bold new vision—one nail, one strand, one masterpiece ...
01:33 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle Captain Ibrahim Traore said he intends remaining the country's only leader, threatening to deal harshly with dissent.
00:55 money ECOWAS reaffirms plans to launch single currency in 2027 The Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, has reaffirmed plans to launch a single currency next year. But the bloc says it’s ...
01:01 World News Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected new Chairman of ECOWAS Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the new Chairman of ECOWAS. The 46-year-old was elected during the regional bloc's summit in Sierra ...
01:26 Guinea-Bissau Russian foreign minister hosts his Guinea-Bissau counterpart in Moscow Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed his Guinea-Bissau’s counterpart Fatumata Jau in Moscow on Thursday.
02:06 World News UN warns terrorist threat Is spreading across west Africa and the sahel The UN says lasting stability in the region will require sustained international support, investment in humanitarian assistance and stronger ...
01:00 USA 'Threat to US sovereignty': Washington launches campaign to dismantle ICC The United States has launched a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, calling the Hague-based institution “an intolerable ...
02:12 Niger Russian FM meets with counterparts from Sahel alliance Russia will continue to provide military backing for the junta-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, who make up the Alliance of Sahel ...
01:12 Nigeria Nigeria looks to boost security cooperation with Benin and Niger Nigeria is working to increase military cooperation with Benin and Niger as jihadists from the Sahel encroach on the country's northwest, the ...
01:13 Netherlands Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger begin official withdrawal from ICC Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed.
01:17 Niger At least 16 arrested as Niger expands anti-LGBTQ measures Nigerian authorities have arrested at least 16 people following the introduction of harsh new penalties for same-sex sexual relations, marking ...
01:13 Netherlands ICC 'concerned' over withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger The International Criminal Court has voiced concern over the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, saying it undermines the global pursuit ...
02:14 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: what will change after the diplomatic rupture with France? Burkina Faso announced on 26 June that it would cut its diplomatic ties with France. International relations expert Hamadé Soro explains what ...
01:26 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with France, marking a dramatic break with its former colonial ruler. The military junta led by Captain ...
01:05 Niger Niger submits formal bid to leave ICC Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Hague-based tribunal said on Tuesday, ...
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