Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The moment is set. On 21 and 22 September 2026, the World Bank Group will host Open Days at the Ice Rink of the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, marking a decisive shift in how […]
The harsh reality behind Burkina Faso’s food sovereignty promises In Tougan, the gap between political rhetoric and agricultural reality could not be wider. While officials tout local production and economic independence, farmers continue to grapple […]
As Niger’s military leadership struggles to curb mounting security threats, the Popular Front for Justice (FPL) has made a decisive pivot—launching a multilingual call to action aimed squarely at the nation’s youth. This bold initiative, […]
Kidal’s lifeline shattered: the turning point in Mali’s water war Northern Mali has reached a critical turning point after a wave of airstrikes and ground offensives targeted the region’s most precious resource—water. Between September 15 […]
A decisive turn at Klessoum: 150 inmates walk free The gates of the Maison d’arrêt et de correction de Klessoum swung open for 150 prisoners on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — a moment that signals […]
On 15 September, Bloomfield Investment Corporation raised Benin’s long-term sovereign rating from A+ to AA- on its local-currency scale, with a stable outlook. The Abidjan-based agency has therefore moved the country across the line that […]
Benin did not simply return from Cairo with two medals in hand. The country now holds a measurable result that can influence selection choices, university sport budgets and the way young Beninese athletes judge their […]
The battlefields of the Sahel are no proving grounds for political speeches they are real-world testing grounds where theory meets ruthless practice. The cost of unproven military promises in Burkina Faso On the morning of […]
Benin Benin Senate budget 2027: what the spending plan means for taxpayers and the economy The upper chamber’s decision to approve its 2027 operating and investment budget carries direct consequences for how public money is […]
Ivory Coast’s Baleine deal: how SOCAR’s 10% stake will hit jobs, revenue and energy bills Eni completed the transfer of a 10% interest in the Baleine oil and gas project to Azerbaijan’s SOCAR on Wednesday […]
Benin opens African AirBadminton Championship with statement victory Benin launched its campaign at the African AirBadminton Championships with a decisive 60-37 win over Algeria on Wednesday, September 16, in Entebbe, Uganda. Competing in the team […]
The decision to remove a journalist from her post in Togo is not just an internal editorial matter. It raises pressing questions about the practical boundaries of press freedom in the country and the real-world […]