Author: Ousmane Tandja

Yamoussoukro is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Once a quiet political capital, the city is now a magnet for real estate investment, with construction sites sprouting up across its landscape. The surge in property demand is reshaping neighborhoods and sparking both optimism and apprehension among residents. The city’s appeal to investors is undeniable. From residential homes to commercial complexes, the demand for land is driving up property values. Francis Djaha, a local real estate agent with five years of experience, has witnessed this shift firsthand. Using his drone, he captures aerial…

The Alliance du Sursaut Patriotique has publicly accused the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) of providing logistical support to Russian mercenaries operating under the Wagner Group during the Battle of Am-Dafock. In a strongly worded statement, the coalition of Central African political and civil society figures condemned what they described as unacceptable collusion between UN peacekeepers and armed foreign groups. The denunciation comes after reports emerged of munitions, fuel, and medical supplies allegedly being channeled to Wagner-affiliated forces engaged in combat operations in…

France has officially withdrawn all its diplomats from Burkina Faso, following a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations. The move comes after Ouagadougou announced the complete severance of ties with Paris at the end of June. All French diplomatic staff stationed in Burkina Faso have already returned to France as of last week, while Burkinabe diplomats in France are required to leave by the end of Monday, July 6, under a reciprocal arrangement. The French Foreign Ministry confirmed the development, stating that the Burkinabe chargé d’affaires in Paris was summoned to…

With his distinctive tousled brown hair and unassuming demeanor, Maghnes Akliouche has spent the past month traversing the United States under the blue jersey of the French national team. At the World Cup, the AS Monaco winger remains true to himself—a composed, laid-back young athlete whose reserved personality belies his intensity on the field. His single appearance against Iraq in the group stage, a fleeting 10 minutes in a 3-0 victory, offered little opportunity to showcase his talents on football’s grandest stage. Yet, beyond his limited playing time with Les…

France completes diplomatic pullout from Burkina Faso amid escalating tensions Burkina Faso, under the leadership of military junta chief Ibrahim Traoré, announced its decision to sever diplomatic relations with Paris last Friday. This move has prompted France to recall all its diplomats from the West African nation. Ibrahim Traoré, le 10 mai 2025, à Moscou ( AFP / ANGELOS TZORTZINIS ) All French diplomatic personnel stationed in Burkina Faso returned to France by the end of last week, as confirmed by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a reciprocal…