Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Following the arrest of Kemi Seba—legally identified as Robert Gilles Stellio Capo Chichi—in Pretoria, Benin’s government has broken its silence with a firm yet composed response. During a recent cabinet meeting, spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji […]
Benin’s industrial landscape is set for a major transformation following the recent approval of four new industrial ventures under the Benin investment code. These projects, endorsed by the government, aim to strengthen local production while […]
Niger’s Banking Sector Faces Severe Credit Default Crisis The latest economic outlook for West Africa’s financial bloc reveals a troubling divide. While the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) has seen modest progress in […]
The foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have recently made statements that raise eyebrows. On one side, they vehemently accuse neighboring West African nations within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of supporting […]
The Oumar Mariko mediation: a humanitarian act with political consequences In Mali, the release of 17 hostages by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel, has […]
The Senegalese political landscape is witnessing a pivotal transformation as the Pastef party undergoes a sweeping internal restructuring, spearheaded by its leader, Ousmane Sonko. This bold initiative aims to modernize the party’s operational framework, ensuring […]
Mali and Niger have once again raised concerns about Algeria’s alleged involvement in exporting terrorism across the Sahel. Both countries claim Algiers provides shelter, logistical support, and political cover to armed factions operating south of […]
Foreign rice donations expose Burkina Faso’s food security crisis The Burkina Faso junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré continues to rely on humanitarian aid from Pakistan, China, and Canada to address a worsening food crisis, […]
There’s a clear distinction between investigative journalism and activism, between reporting facts and advocating for a cause. The career of Thomas Dietrich brings this division into sharp relief. Often labeled as an investigative journalist specializing […]
Once a prominent voice in panafricanist circles, Kemi Seba now faces an unprecedented wave of abandonment following his arrest in South Africa and looming extradition to Benin. While his supporters decry political persecution, the conspicuous […]
The captain Ibrahim Traoré has spent recent months unveiling industrial projects across Burkina Faso, from tomato processing plants to gold refining facilities. While state media showcases these developments as evidence of the nation’s economic ascent, […]
Currently held in custody in Pretoria following his arrest for alleged immigration violations, the prominent pan-Africanist figure, Kémi Séba, asserts he is the target of political persecution. However, behind his rhetoric of sovereignty, our investigation […]