Suspected foreign jihadists arrested in Senegal
Police in Senegal has arrested two suspected foreign jihadists in the capital city Dakar, including one who had been in contact with the mastermind of […]
Burkina Faso
Burkina: Cabinet reshuffled, Defense Minister Appointed
Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has reshuffled his cabinet on Monday, handing over control of the defense ministry. The president has appointed Jean […]
AFCON 2017: Host Gabon Exits Tournament
African Cup of Nations host Gabon made a disappointing exit from the tournament on Sunday after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a golden chance in the final […]
ECOWAS, a Bullwark against Dictatorships in West Africa
The (ECOWAS) has grown steadily to acquire a political and military dimension besides its role in bolstering economic integration in the region. The recent intervention […]
Morocco, a Rising African Power- Africa Renewal Magazine
Morocco has been described as a major economic force in Sub-Saharan Africa in light of its large scale investments and growing political influence, writes Africa […]
Burkina-Faso: $1500 Stipend to MPs Sparks Controversy
Burkina Faso’s National Assembly has granted one million francs CFA to each member of the Parliament. The funds meant to facilitate the legislators’ work angered […]
Burkina Faso: Military Court Adjourns Case of 27 Alleged Coup Plotters
A military tribunal in Ouagadougou has adjourned the hearing of 27 soldiers, all members of a former regiment of Compaore’s presidential security. The group of […]
Burkinabe Soldiers Could Chase Jihadists inside Malian Territory
Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta on Sunday said he is considering authorizing the Burkinabe army to chase terrorist groups into Malian territory when they retreat […]
Burkinabe MPs to return gifts after public outcry
Touchscreen tablets given to Members of Parliament (MPs) of Burkina Faso by a Chinese company will be returned after it generated controversy relating to corruption, […]
CAFCON/GABON 2017: Morocco to wrestle with CI, Togo, DRC at group stage
Moroccan national soccer team will start its African Cup Nations 2017 campaign with DR Congo in the same group with reigning champions Cote d’Ivoire and […]