Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Recent truck fires along the Sahelian border are not isolated security incidents. They expose a deeper crisis affecting trade routes linking Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. These corridors, once relatively stable, now face persistent insecurity, […]
Senegal’s political arena shaken by Waly Diouf Bodiang’s fiery remarks against Serigne Gueye Diop An intense political confrontation has erupted in Senegal after Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director General of the Dakar Port Authority, publicly accused […]
Saint-Étienne through to Ligue 1 promotion playoffs after thrilling penalty shootout Saint-Étienne secured a dramatic victory over Rodez in the Ligue 2 promotion playoffs, winning 7-6 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. The Verts now […]
Saint-Étienne advances to Ligue 1 playoff final after penalty shootout win over Rodez A dramatic penalty shootout decided the Ligue 2 playoff 2 clash between Saint-Étienne and Rodez, with the home side prevailing 7-6 after […]
UN Security Council Denounces Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Mali The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks that struck multiple regions in Mali, labeling them as deplorable acts […]
A French engineer has been held in Senegal for the past three months on charges linked to his sexual orientation, following the country’s recent legislative crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights. French national faces harsh penalties under […]
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has voiced fierce outrage over the arrest of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, following a court-issued detention order in the PRODAC case. In an official statement, the party led […]
Senegal’s electoral code reform: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacts critical amendments L29 and L30 President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted amendments to articles L29 and L30 of Senegal’s electoral code, marking a pivotal shift […]
Human rights watch urges end to blockade of Bamako by armed groups International human rights organization Amnesty has urgently called for an immediate end to the blockade imposed on Bamako by jihadist factions, warning of […]
Rumors swirling online this morning claimed an urgent meeting was organized by Ousmane Sonko at his residence in Keur Gorgui. The alleged gathering, reportedly scheduled for 6 PM, was said to involve key Pastef officials […]
With Tabaski just two weeks away, Burkina Faso’s sudden halt on all cattle exports has left Côte d’Ivoire scrambling for 172,000 heads of livestock. The decision, framed as an economic move, carries clear diplomatic undertones […]
The detention and subsequent sentencing of prominent Chadian opposition figure Succès Masra—former Prime Minister and leader of the Les Transformateurs party—has entered its second year, spotlighting what critics describe as the government’s growing intolerance toward […]