Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
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 […]
Bénin bolstered its child protection services with a new cohort of specialized educators. The School of Training for Judicial Professions (EFPJ) in Abomey-Calavi hosted the official graduation ceremony for supervised education trainees on Friday, April […]
Burkina Faso’s shrinking civic space under military governance Ouagadougou – The transitional military government in Burkina Faso has escalated its crackdown on civil society organizations, deploying restrictive legislation, administrative pressures, and punitive measures against both […]
The final of the Africa Cup of Nations, contested on January 18th between Morocco and Senegal, continues to be a major talking point. Initially awarded to the Lions of Terranga, the trophy was subsequently reallocated […]
A recently surfaced audio recording has sent shockwaves through regional diplomatic circles, stripping away the public persona of Kémi Séba. In this candid and cynical exchange, the activist appears to dismantle his own carefully crafted […]
The era of media provocation appears to have been eclipsed by legal accountability. The arrest of Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely recognized as Kémi Séba, in Johannesburg this Wednesday, April 15, represents more than […]
In response to Burkina Faso’s decision to dissolve 118 NGOs and associations, Ousmane Diallo, Senior Sahel Researcher at Amnesty International’s West and Central Africa Regional Office, expressed deep concern: « The abrupt dissolution of these […]
The Northern region of Burkina Faso has witnessed a fresh surge in violence this Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Through its communication channels, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) has declared it […]
A recent legislative move in Gabon has sparked intense public debate following the release of an ordinance aimed at governing digital interactions. The document, which was signed on February 26 but only surfaced publicly recently, […]
In a formal communication issued on April 14, 2026, Benin’s prominent opposition political entity, « Les Démocrates », conveyed its heartfelt republican congratulations to the newly elected leadership duo, Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata. […]