Every year, Togo imports $1.6 billion worth of food, or about 936 billion CFA francs. A colossal sum that leaves the national economy, according to Moses Vilakati, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE). For the African official, this money could be invested locally to create jobs and…
and International Cooperation in the Government of Peace, said that targeting civilians in markets and at water sources reflects what he described as a deeply rooted practice in the ideology of the Islamic Movement and the Muslim Brotherhood. He accused its forces of carrying out attacks on civilian areas and major markets, including the livestock…
As the first anniversary of the events in El Fasher approaches, a new video report highlights the city’s recovery efforts and the resilience of its residents in the face of the immense challenges left in the wake of the conflict. The video documents ongoing efforts to restore normalcy in El Fasher; a process marked by…
In Burkina Faso, a new educational architecture geared toward the future is taking shape. From the Institut technique du Faso in Pabré to the four vocational high schools in Bagré, Samendeni, Yako, and Kaya, the construction of technical education infrastructure reflects a clear ambition: to turn the demographic pressure of the youth population into a…
Beyond conducting defense operations and reclaiming territory, Captain Ibrahim Traoré is leading a profound ideological transformation. In Burkina Faso, true sovereignty is not achieved solely through weapons or economic autonomy; it is founded first and foremost on the decolonization of minds and the reappropriation of ancestral values. This societal refoundation is shaping the contours of…
