01:01 Madagascar United States warns Madagascar over growing security ties with Russia The deputy head of US Africa Command said similar partnerships with military-led governments in Africa have failed to improve security.
Madagascar US cautions Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia The United States has raised concerns over Madagascar's growing military cooperation with Russia, warning that similar partnerships in West Africa ...
01:56 Guinea Gold miners expelled by Guinea start leaving assembly site in Mali On November 7, Bamako announced that it had taken in around 160,000 people expelled from Guinea since the start of operations against illegal ...
02:04 Burkina Faso Guinea expels Burkinabé gold miners, draws Ougadougou's fury More than 8,000 Burkinabé gold miners were forcibly expelled from Guinea-Conakry after authorities there imposed a ban on artisanal and illegal ...
af-debates Who benefits more from the Russia - Africa partnership? (Africanews Debates ) Russia's growing influence in Africa is raising questions about whether its partnerships are delivering real economic benefits, as analysts debate ...
02:39 World News Africa is suffering in an era of strongmen, says Mo Ibrahim The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's latest report, finds broad progress on economic opportunity and human development over the past decade, but also ...
01:13 Chad France and Chad resume military cooperation as they mend ties The French army says two fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad where they will carry out "training activities".
01:45 Russia Putin hails 'natural allies' at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow President Putin welcomed nearly two dozen African leaders to the Kremlin on Wednesday for a two-day Russia-Africa summit.
02:20 Festival Recreatrales festival transforms Ouagadougou neighbourhood In Ouagadougou, an entire neighbourhood brings the Récréâtrales theatre festival to life. For its 14th edition, running from October 24 to 31, ...
11:06 Business Africa Africa : Who profits from gold smuggling? [Business Africa] Illegal gold mining: Who profits from Africa’s gold smuggling? [Business Africa]
01:00 World Tour Pix of the Day, 21st October, 2026 - Across the world Pix of the Day, 21st October, 2026 - Across the world
00:59 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty: Justice ministry The last recorded execution in Burkina Faso took place in 1988. The decision marks a significant shift in the country’s criminal justice system ...
01:14 sahel Al-Qaeda and IS rivalry sparks fierce fighting across Sahel Rival jihadist factions in the Sahel have clashed on an unprecedented scale in recent weeks. On Monday, the Islamic State in the Sahel Province ...
01:09 African economy IMF raises Africa growth outlook, warns of shrinking aid The International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5% this year and its Africa Director Zeine Zeidane praised ...
01:13 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso's military leader launches new football championship The "Sovereignty League" tournament will feature 20 teams representing all the country's regions and aims to expand high-level football beyond ...
01:14 Mali Mali hosts more than 322,000 refugees and asylum seekers Mali is facing mounting humanitarian pressure, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking safety inside its borders. As of September 30, 2026, ...
01:08 FIFA Media reports allege FIFA knew Congo's Mpasi was ineligible for World Cup Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media ...
02:20 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso deaf dancers use special technique to follow rhythm Deaf and hearing impaired people in Burkina Faso are using a special technique to dance. The Vibra-Signe technique helps them feel the rhythm ...
02:08 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso's military leaders mark four years in power People gathered in Ougadougou’s Place de la Révolution on Wednesday night to celebrate the military government's achievements.
01:00 World Tour Pix of the Day, 30 September, 2026 - Across the world Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to strengthen economic sovereignty after breaking ties ...
01:11 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery in push for economic independence Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery, pushing ahead with plans to better organise the commercialisation of the precious metal in one of ...
01:17 Burkina Faso Traoré marks four years in power, following Sankara’s legacy Captain Ibrahim Traoré has now led Burkina Faso for four years, the same length of time Thomas Sankara was in power.
01:02 Football Lionel Messi set for emotional farewell as Argentina faces Benin Lionel Messi’s international story may not be over just yet. After announcing his retirement from Argentina duty on August 29th, following the ...
01:01 Niger Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according to a government statement read on television on Friday. Paris ...
01:26 Wagner Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, ...
02:36 Agriculture Burkina Faso farmers growing pineapples amid push for self-sufficiency Arid, landlocked Burkina Faso is far from the lush setting usually needed to grow tropical fruit. But here in Ouagadougou, farmers are beating ...
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.