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The author reported that, since the beginning of September, unprecedented clashes have pitted ISIS Sahel against JNIM in the border area between Mali and Burkina Faso. He indicated that a new major battle has been taking place there for 48 hours and that there have been many deaths on both sides. #Sahel #Mali #BurkinaFaso #ML #BF (translated)

The ÖRR Blog wrote that the BR Broadcasting Council member Hamado Dipama, who fled from Burkina Faso to Germany, congratulated the leader of the military junta on "4 years of a revolutionary upheaval in Burkina Faso." #OerrBlog https://t.co/lBzpd83EVT #BurkinaFaso #Militärjunta #Flucht (translated)

Fran described the friendly match between the world runner-up team and the youth team of Burkina Faso as shameful and disrespectful to the young people of Burkina Faso, which he described as amateur. He also stated that, in a normal country, Tapia would be in prison and criticized those who continued to applaud him. Finally, he disqualified Tapia. https://t.co/1891IvgIGA #Fútbol #Deportes #BurkinaFaso (translated)

Daniel Avellaneda wrote that, according to Romain Molina, only one player from the Burkina Faso national team was traveling to Buenos Aires and the team that would arrive would be the Under-23s. Norberto Dupesso added that the plane was scheduled to land at 3:30 PM, while the match would start at 9 PM. Avellaneda stated that a different team had shown up than the one announced and described the match as a "global disgrace." He also recalled that Lionel Scaloni had said in a press conference that the opponent would make the match more challenging than against Bolivia, due to occupying the 62nd position in the FIFA ranking, but claimed that Argentina would not face that team. He added, in an ironic tone, that the African players would go through Immigration and would play with their passports in their pockets. #Fútbol #Amistoso #Deportes (translated)

Futbolero reported that Burkina Faso would play that night against Argentina with their U-23 team. It attributed the situation to flight delays and stated that only one player from the A team had boarded the plane. The post quoted Romain Molina. https://t.co/swqWuloM4v #BurkinaFaso #Sub23 #Argentina (translated)

Futbolero Attack pointed out that the friendly match between Argentina and Burkina Faso was at risk because, just over 24 hours before the game, the African delegation had not yet left Morocco for Buenos Aires. According to the publication, the trip had been delayed because the AFA had not provided the agreed conditions. The account attributed the information to Infobae. #Fútbol #Argentina #BurkinaFaso (translated)

The Burkina Faso national team 🇧🇫 is still stuck in Morocco and has not yet joined Argentina 🇦🇷 while the match is scheduled for this weekend... On two occasions in recent days, the players were ready to leave the hotel with their luggage, but there has always been an issue related to the flight. As was the case against Mauritania last March, the Argentine Federation has hired a company (Eurodata Sport Ltd) managed by Jairo Pachon, a FIFA match agent, to handle the matches - the AFA paying the costs and travel but not giving any participation bonus or a share of the revenue generated by the match to its opponent. The proposed travel conditions are simple: a commercial flight (the cheapest possible). However, Mauritania had refused given the number of travel hours and had taken a private flight at its own expense. For Burkina Faso, uncertainty remains as the players have not trained while coach Amir Abdou wished for it. Time is now pressing to reach Buenos Aires... #BurkinaFaso #Football #AFA (translated)

Military leader Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated Raffinor-BF in Ouagadougou, the first national gold refinery of Burkina Faso, with the ambitious goal of reducing dependence on foreign processing and retaining greater value in the country. #BurkinaFaso #RaffinazioneOro #IbrahimTraoré (translated)

Africa Daily Report — 18 September 2026 Key developments reported during the previous 24 hours 1. DR Congo — Ebola outbreak remains serious — 10/10 (Critical). Africa CDC says the epidemic is still not consistently under control despite some decline in infections. The agency cautioned that available data are insufficient to conclude that the outbreak has definitively peaked. Source: https://kelo.com/2026/09/17/ebola-outbreak-in-congo-is-still-serious-african-health-body-says/ 2. Abyei — 26 killed and 82 injured in clashes — 9/10 (Very High). Fighting between Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities around the Amiet Common Market prompted UNISFA to reinforce its deployment. Oil-rich Abyei remains disputed between Sudan and South Sudan. Source: https://kelo.com/2026/09/17/at-least-26-killed-in-south-sudan-tribal-clashes/ 3. Ghana / Sahel — fuel exports to Burkina Faso and Mali reduced — 9/10 (Very High). Ghanaian state distributor BOST Energies is prioritising domestic supply amid tighter international markets and rising demand. Burkina Faso received only half the 80,000 tonnes it requested for July–August, while Mali also received substantially less than requested. Source: https://www.citinewsroom.com/2026/09/bost-cuts-fuel-exports-to-burkina-faso-mali-over-domestic-demand/ 4. Nigeria — at least 48 dead in suspected methanol poisoning — 8.5/10 (Very High). Authorities say 182 people were affected in Ondo State after consuming locally produced alcohol suspected of containing methanol; around 100 people were receiving treatment and police had arrested 15 suspects. Source: https://www.local10.com/health/2026/09/17/at-least-48-dead-in-nigeria-after-consuming-drink-suspected-to-contain-methanol-authorities-say/ 5. South Africa — ninth woman's body discovered east of Johannesburg — 8/10 (High). Police are investigating possible connections among nine women's bodies discovered in Ekurhuleni over roughly two months. The case has generated nationwide concern and renewed scrutiny of femicide and violent crime. Source: https://www.2news.com/news/national/south-african-police-find-a-ninth-womans-body-with-possible-links-to-series-of-killings/article_6d132a65-6a25-5fb8-be72-920642916f7d.html 6. Uganda — government issues El Niño disaster warning — 8/10 (High). Authorities expect rainfall roughly 25% above the long-term average in much of Uganda during September–December, potentially extending into early 2027. Flash floods, landslides, infrastructure damage and disease outbreaks are key risks. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-warns-ugandans-to-vacate-disaster-prone-areas-ahead-of-el-ni%C3%B1o-rains-5599068 7. Kenya — more than 883,000 children estimated acutely malnourished — 8/10 (High). The latest IPC analysis indicates that approximately 2.7 million people face high acute food insecurity, while an estimated 883,300 children aged 6–59 months require treatment for acute malnutrition. Source: https://gazettengr.com/883300-children-116800-pregnant-women-in-kenya-malnourished-report/ 8. Senegal — Eni to assess five offshore oil and gas blocks — 7.5/10 (High). Senegal signed an agreement under which Eni will finance preliminary geological and geophysical studies of five offshore blocks, with PETROSEN participating as technical partner. Source: https://africanenergycouncil.org/senegal-offers-five-offshore-blocks-to-eni-for-oil-gas-exploration/ 9. South Africa — first proposed offshore wind farm encounters delay — 7/10 (Significant). The environmental-impact study for the country's first proposed offshore wind project has been delayed pending additional technical information. Source: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/south-africas-first-offshore-wind-farm-delayed-as-world-bank-highlights-potential 10. Tanzania — $10 million Afreximbank facility for export SMEs — 6.5/10 (Significant). Afreximbank is providing Azania Bank with financing for export-oriented SMEs in agriculture, manufacturing, trade, technology and logistics. Source: https://www.africannewspage.net/2026/09/afreximbank-extends-us10-million-facility-to-azania-bank-to-support-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes-in-tanzania/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #Ekurhuleni #Femicide #ViolentCrime #PublicSafety #Ghana #Sahel #BurkinaFaso #Mali #FuelExports #EnergySecurity #FuelSupply #WestAfrica #Sudan #Abyei #SouthSudan #Clashes #UNISFA #Security #Conflict #RegionalStability #AfricanEconomy #AfricanSecurity #AfricaToday #wrldorg

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 17 SEPTEMBER 2026 Coverage: key developments reported during the previous 24 hours 1. SUDAN — UN chief demands accountability for foreign states fuelling the war Importance: 10/10 — CRITICAL UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for countries supplying weapons and other military support to Sudan’s belligerents to be held accountable. The war has displaced more than 14 million people, while a recent UN investigation says foreign weapons, technology, personnel and logistical support have enabled increasingly long-range attacks on civilians, including drone strikes. The intervention increases pressure on external actors supporting the SAF and RSF and puts foreign sponsorship of the war firmly on the agenda ahead of the UN General Assembly. Source: Reuters, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/un-chief-guterres-calls-countries-fueling-sudans-war-be-held-accountable-2026-09-16/ 2. DR CONGO — Ebola response improves, but WHO warns outbreak is “far from over” Importance: 10/10 — CRITICAL WHO says containment efforts are beginning to show encouraging results, particularly in heavily affected Ituri, but the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak remains a major regional health emergency. More than 7,000 confirmed cases have been reported and the virus has reached a seventh province. High population mobility remains a major risk. More than 3,000 frontline workers have received Ervebo, although its effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain remains uncertain and specific candidate vaccines are still being developed. Source: Reuters, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ebola-response-making-progress-congo-outbreak-far-over-who-says-2026-09-16/ Additional primary source: WHO https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON617 3. SAHEL — Jihadist violence on course for a record year Importance: 9.5/10 — VERY HIGH New ACLED data indicate that violence involving jihadist groups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is likely to reach a historic high in 2026. Recorded incidents involving jihadist groups rose from 63 in 2016 to 2,845 in 2025; 2,145 incidents had already been recorded this year when the latest assessment was published. JNIM and Islamic State-linked organisations are expanding their operational reach, reinforcing the Sahel’s position as the global centre of jihadist violence and increasing pressure on the region’s military governments. Source: The Guardian / ACLED, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/16/al-qaida-and-is-linked-violence-in-africas-sahel-belt-set-to-hit-record-levels-this-year 4. SOUTH AFRICA–UNITED STATES — Pretoria rejects new US visa restrictions Importance: 9/10 — VERY HIGH South Africa sharply criticised new US visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals Washington says are responsible for racially discriminatory laws and policies. Pretoria says the US has misrepresented policies intended to address apartheid-era inequality. The dispute is another escalation in already strained US–South African relations, with Washington also excluding South Africa from the forthcoming G20 summit in Miami. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola is heading to the US for the UN General Assembly amid the worsening diplomatic confrontation. Source: Reuters, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-says-us-misrepresented-its-policies-after-visa-curbs-2026-09-16/ 5. SOUTH SUDAN — More than one million people could lose food assistance within weeks Importance: 9/10 — VERY HIGH The World Food Programme warns that more than one million vulnerable South Sudanese could lose life-saving food and nutrition assistance by October unless additional funding is secured. Around 7.8 million people — more than half the population — struggle to obtain enough food, while 2.2 million children and 1.2 million pregnant or breastfeeding women require urgent nutritional support. WFP faces an immediate $86 million shortfall and a funding gap exceeding $400 million over the next six months. Source: Africanews / WFP, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/16/wfp-more-than-a-million-people-in-south-sudan-at-risk-of-losing-food-aid/ 6. DR CONGO — Protests over constitutional reform raise third-term fears Importance: 8.5/10 — HIGH Police used tear gas and warning shots during opposition demonstrations in Kinshasa and other cities against proposed constitutional changes. The C64 opposition coalition argues that the reforms could ultimately enable President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, while the government rejects claims that it intends to undermine constitutional safeguards. The confrontation adds a serious domestic political crisis to Congo’s simultaneous Ebola emergency and continuing conflict with M23 in the east. Source: Associated Press, 15–16 Sep 2026 https://apnews.com/article/722684d7da7ffe1d49c44dd03db82904 Additional source: Africanews https://fr.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/15/rdc-des-heurts-lors-dune-mobilisation-contre-la-reforme-constitutionnelle/ 7. SOUTH SUDAN — Kiir replaces election commission chief three months before planned vote Importance: 8.5/10 — HIGH President Salva Kiir has replaced the head of South Sudan’s election commission roughly three months before elections scheduled for December. The change comes amid serious doubts over whether conditions exist for credible polls, including political violence, shrinking civic space and the collapse of key elements of the power-sharing arrangement. South Sudan has already postponed elections twice, making any further disruption politically significant. Source: Reuters via CNBC Africa, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/south-sudan-replaces-election-commission-chief-ahead-of-december-vote/ 8. SUDAN — West Kordofan gold mine disaster kills at least 82 Importance: 8/10 — HIGH At least 82 miners have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in West Kordofan, with around 50 injured and others potentially still trapped. Rescue teams have been working with rudimentary equipment in an area severely affected by Sudan’s war. Beyond the human toll, the disaster highlights the dangerous and weakly regulated artisanal gold sector. Gold has become increasingly important to Sudan’s wartime economy and a source of financing for armed actors. Source: Africanews / AP, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/16/at-least-82-people-killed-in-gold-mine-collapse-in-sudans-west-kordofan/ Additional source: Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/least-60-killed-gold-mine-collapse-sunday-sudans-west-kordofan-sources-say-2026-09-16/ 9. HORN OF AFRICA — New IGAD treaty enters into force Importance: 7.5/10 — SIGNIFICANT A new treaty governing the Intergovernmental Authority on Development has entered into force following ratification by Ethiopia and four other Horn of Africa states, replacing the organisation’s 1996 institutional framework. The change is potentially important for regional coordination on conflict, economic integration, climate shocks and displacement at a time when the Horn faces simultaneous crises in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and the Ethiopia–Eritrea relationship. Source: Kulu Media, 17 Sep 2026 https://kulu-media.com/new-igad-treaty-enters-into-force-in-horn-of-africa/ 10. ETHIOPIA–KENYA — Ethiopia plans to double electricity exports to Kenya Importance: 7/10 — SIGNIFICANT Ethiopia plans to increase electricity exports to Kenya from 200 MW to 400 MW from December. A joint technical committee is working on the expansion. The move strengthens East Africa’s cross-border power market and deepens the economic interdependence of two of the region’s largest economies. It also reinforces Ethiopia’s strategy of turning its expanding hydroelectric capacity into a source of regional influence and export revenue. Source: Green Building Africa, 17 Sep 2026 https://www.greenbuildingafrica.co.za/ethiopia-set-to-double-power-exports-to-kenya/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #Sudan #WestKordofan #GoldMineDisaster #MiningSafety #ArtisanalMining #HumanitarianCrisis #Ethiopia #Kenya #EthiopiaKenya #ElectricityTrade #PowerExports #EnergySecurity #RenewableEnergy #Hydropower #EastAfrica #RegionalIntegration #AfricanEconomy #Sahel #SahelCrisis #Security #JihadistViolence #Terrorism #JNIM #IslamicState #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg

Le Burkina Faso a récemment interdit la représentation des bénéficiaires d'aide humanitaire à des fins promotionnelles, une décision qui soulève des questions sur les motivations du régime militaire au pouvoir, engagé dans une répression de la société civile, tout en abordant le phénomène de la mise en scène de la pauvreté, connu sous le nom de « poverty porn ». #povertyporn #BurkinaFaso #aidehumanitaire