Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Raphaël Edzang, who was elected as party president on February 21, will formally take the reins of the Rassemblement pour le Gabon (RPG) this Saturday, June 27. The event is set to take place at […]
Unfulfilled promises and the tragic fate of Togo’s children The annual Day of the African Child, observed on June 16, serves as a poignant reminder of both progress and persistent challenges in safeguarding children’s rights […]
The events of spring 2026 represent more than a simple tactical setback; they signal the profound collapse of the political project championed by the Malian junta since 2021. Despite the regime’s defiant rhetoric, it is […]
In a landmark move for higher education collaboration, Morocco and Spain have formalized a strategic academic partnership focused on business management sciences. The agreement was signed over the weekend in Santander, Spain, between the Moroccan […]
Documentaries spark reflection on Mali’s evolution and partnerships On June 16, Bamako became the stage for a compelling cinematic event—the International Documentary Film Festival: Heroes of Mali. The event centered on two powerful films that […]
East DRC Security Crisis: A Call for Regional Peace with Rwanda The President of the National Assembly, Aimé Boji Sangara, delivered a stern message during the closing of the March ordinary session on Monday, June […]
Congo bishops warn of deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The revelation that the so-called hidden debt scandal, first exposed by Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in a September 2024 press conference, was entirely fabricated has now been conclusively established. Despite early warnings from analysts, […]
DRC constitution reform: APEC leader pushes for tailored charter in Lubumbashi The Action des Patriotes pour l’Émergence du Congo (APEC), led by interim president Dominique Unyon Pewu, has intensified its advocacy for constitutional reform in […]
CENCO accuses police and pro-government militia of violent crackdown on opposition protests Kinshasa — The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has strongly condemned what it describes as a coordinated crackdown by state security forces […]
Ouagadougou played host to the 29th edition of the prestigious Galian Awards on June 19, 2026, celebrating Burkina Faso’s finest in journalism. Among the night’s honorees was Sié Frédéric Kambou, a journalist whose investigative work […]
Burkina Faso’s financial reality challenges self-reliance claims The signing of a new financing agreement between Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) in Baku symbolizes a critical moment for Burkina Faso’s […]