Day: August 19, 2026

Amadou Ba of Pastef reveals details on Ousmane Sonko and Aminata Touré phone calls

Aïcha Abdou

During a press briefing organized by Pastef-Les Patriotes, Deputy Amadou Ba unveiled what he asserts to be the definitive account of telephone conversations that reportedly took place between Ousmane Sonko and Aminata Touré while the current Prime Minister was incarcerated. This revelation comes as Ba continues to defend the head of government amidst ongoing controversies surrounding the management of public funds. According to the deputy, the former Prime Minister made deeply critical remarks about Bassirou Diomaye Faye during this specific call. “Diomaye is incapable of leading this country. If you…

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Burkina Faso’s security crisis: assessing the government’s response amid growing challenges

Aïcha Abdou

The escalating security threats gripping Burkina Faso have intensified scrutiny over the government’s communication methods. On August 19, the designated terrorist entity, JNIM, asserted responsibility for capturing three strategically vital positions previously held by the Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (VDP) in the northern sector. These coordinated strikes targeted Séguénéga, located in Yatenga, and Bourzanga, in Bam, further expanding the operational reach of armed factions in the region. This most recent attack underscores persistent concerns regarding the government’s ability to maintain control over recovered zones. The surge in…

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Manifestation de soutien des jeunes filles centrafricaines à l’ambassadeur de France en Centrafrique

Aïcha Abdou

Politique Gouvernance Centrafrique : comment Wagner finance la manifestation des jeunes filles pour soutenir l’ambassadeur de France à Bangui Par Corbeaunews – 19 août 2026 0 2 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Article précédentNana-Mambéré : nouveau revers militaire cuisant pour Wagner face aux hommes du général Marcel Ndalé, plusieurs morts http://www.corbeaunews-centrafrique.com Facebook Vimeo By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

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Top islamic state figure abou zeid al-burkinabi killed by jnim rivals in Burkina Faso

Ousmane Tandja

A prominent figure within the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS), Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi, met his demise on August 17, 2026, in Séno province. Contrary to initial assertions circulating from certain official channels and commentators, the militant leader was not neutralized by the Burkinabè army. Instead, he fell during deadly clashes with the rival group Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an event that starkly illuminates the brutal internecine struggles tearing apart the regional jihadist network. This represents a significant setback for the Islamic State in the Sahel and offers fresh…

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Niger: mPLJ rebels broadcast video of séguédine captives, raising northern fears

Ousmane Tandja

The Patriotic Movement for Liberty and Justice (MPLJ) has released a video recording depicting Nigerien military personnel taken hostage during the devastating assault on August 15, 2026, in Séguédine. While the captives assert they are being treated humanely, this latest security escalation has plunged the populations of northern Niger into profound anxiety and significantly hampered the regional economy. A critical new threshold has been crossed in the ongoing destabilization of northern Niger. Just days following the brutal attack that occurred on August 15, 2026, targeting an army outpost in Séguédine—an…

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Togo’s media crackdown: french filmmakers detained amid political tensions

Ousmane Tandja

The detention of two French filmmakers and journalists, Sébastien Perez Pezzani and Gaël Mocaër, in Togo marks a significant escalation in the already tense security and diplomatic landscape of the Lomé regime. Arrested in mid-August 2026 and formally incarcerated on Monday, August 17, their case transcends a mere administrative infraction, revealing deeply political undertones. This development, closely watched across West Africa, highlights growing concerns about press freedom and African politics. Sébastien Perez Pezzani and Gaël Mocaër were apprehended in the northern part of the country while engaged in documentary filmmaking.…

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Gabon to re-evaluate overseas scholarships, prioritising african institutions

Ousmane Tandja

President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has unveiled plans to overhaul the criteria for allocating public scholarships to students intending to pursue their academic journeys in specific European nations. This strategic decision stems largely from the escalating tuition fees and a noticeable reduction in financial aid provisions for students. The new measures were brought to light on August 17, 2026, during a national address delivered by the head of state on the eve of Gabon’s 66th independence anniversary celebrations. While President Nguema did not explicitly name the European countries affected,…

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Abdourahmane Diouf questions Sénégal’s political fund vehicle acquisitions

Aïcha Abdou

Abdourahmane Diouf scrutinizes state vehicle procurement The ongoing controversy surrounding the management of political funds within Sénégal’s Primature has taken a new turn. Abdourahmane Diouf recently voiced his concerns regarding statements made by Ousmane Sonko, who had previously indicated using political allocations from the Primature for vehicle acquisitions. The minister recounted his own experience from his tenure overseeing the Ministry of Higher Education. He described how his official state vehicle broke down while he was en route to a Sénégal national team match, just days before a ministerial reshuffle. This…

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Burkina Faso’s ECOWAS paradox: financial reliance amid official criticism

Aïcha Abdou

While official communications from Captain Ibrahim Traoré consistently denounce ECOWAS, frequently characterizing it as an instrument manipulated by Western powers, the financial realities present a starkly different narrative. Beyond the realm of political rhetoric, the facts underscore that the Burkinabè government actively seeks and receives substantial financial support from this very regional institution. This inherent paradox warrants careful examination, as it illuminates a significant divergence between political discourse and the persistent economic challenges that any nation inevitably confronts. An organization may be subject to political condemnation, yet pragmatically remain a…

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