Independent English-language news outlet covering Burkina Faso's politics, security, economy and society with accuracy and depth.
Burkina Faso slashes medicine prices by up to 72% in groundbreaking health reform The Burkina Faso government has unveiled a historic price reduction for essential generic medicines and medical supplies,…
February 13, 2026 3-minute read Read in the app Key developments. A fresh wave of jihadist violence has struck Niger, leaving a trail of devastation. On January 18, militants from…
In the Timbuktu region of northern Mali, a new solar panel installation is transforming operations at the Niafounké hospital. This shift toward renewable energy, spearheaded by MSF, strengthens the facility’s…
Geopolitical shifts in the Sahel are unfolding quietly but decisively. As European military presences have receded in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and Russia has expanded its influence through proxy…
Two individuals exchanging banknotes in Bamako. Mali has seen a decline in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International. The nation has descended to the 136th position globally,…
Chad faces challenges while sheltering sudanese refugees The Republic of Chad stands as a beacon of hospitality in the heart of Africa, offering refuge to nearly 900,000 Sudanese fleeing the…
corruptionAfrique Corruption : le nouveau classement révèle des reculs Sandrine Blanchard | Alexa Meyer 10/02/202610 février 2026 Transparency International publie son nouvel Indice de perception de la corruption, qui évalue…
Click to expand Image An aerial attack likely carried out by a Nigerien military drone resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, at a busy…
Written by Marie Toulemonde and Matteo Maillard Published on February 7 at 12:30 PM Reading time: 8 minutes. File generated on Read in the app An unprecedented assault unfolded in…
The Malian Ministry of Health and Social Development recently took delivery of 39 robust 4×4 all-terrain vehicles. This significant acquisition, which occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026, is set to…
UN calls on Burkina Faso to reverse civil liberties restrictions The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has sharply criticized the government of Burkina Faso for escalating restrictions on…
Is the African Union just a bystander in Africa’s elections? The AU’s response to the 2025 elections suggests it is prioritising procedure over genuine political competition and true democracy. A…