Independent English-language news outlet covering Burkina Faso's politics, security, economy and society with accuracy and depth.
Pius Adeleye China – Africa Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim) In Mali’s vast goldfields, particularly in the northern regions where state presence is weak, armed jihadist factions have…
In a move that has left many bewildered, the regional governor of Kadiogo has ordered the closure of a major sunnite mosque in Ouagadougou, a decision that threatens to deepen…
The northern regions of Togo are grappling with a deepening humanitarian emergency as over 330 000 people teeter on the brink of severe food insecurity. Recent assessments paint a stark…
From bold declarations to financial dependency Niamey’s grand narratives of « regained sovereignty » and a definitive break with international financial institutions are now colliding with hard economic realities. While…
The unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in northern Togo The extreme northern regions of Togo are grappling with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with over 330,000 people at risk of acute food insecurity…
In the southeastern reaches of the Central African Republic, the town of Zémio has become the latest flashpoint in a brutal campaign that is pushing local communities to the brink…
In an era dominated by the rapid dissemination of information and viral trends, the landscape of public discourse is undergoing a profound transformation. While digital platforms have democratized debate, they…
The once-unbreakable alliance between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has collapsed. Their 2024 campaign slogan, « Diomaye Moy Sonko » (« Diomaye is…
The Niger-Bénin border stands at the cusp of a significant diplomatic shift after nearly three years of complete closure. The recent visit of Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Lamine Zeine, to…
The military-led administration in Burkina Faso has suspended the country’s largest student union, the Union générale des étudiants du Burkina (Ugeb), for an initial three-month period with the possibility of…
The 36th anniversary of student activist Dabo Boukary‘s assassination under former President Blaise Compaoré was marked this week, yet it was overshadowed by fresh tensions as the Union générale des…
The detention of prominent Sunni preacher Mohamed Ishaq Kindo in Burkina Faso on the eve of Tabaski has intensified public unease. Authorities have provided no official explanation for the arrest,…