Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The prolonged legal battle between Éric Houndété and Nourénou Atchadé over leadership of Benin’s Les Démocrates party has taken a new turn, with the appeal court ruling now postponed until 14 January 2027. This delay […]
The accreditation of Niger’s new ambassador to the European Union signals a fragile but persistent diplomatic thread between Niamey and Brussels—one that carries weighty consequences for citizens, businesses, and the broader economy. On 22 October, […]
In Niamey, the escalating fuel shortage is no longer just an inconvenience it is reshaping daily routines, crippling local economies, and fueling public discontent among a population already grappling with widespread hardship. The crisis underscores […]
Face à la confirmation d’un cas de maladie à virus Ebola au Nigeria, le gouvernement béninois place le pays en phase de préalerte et renforce son dispositif de prévention. Surveillance aux frontières, préparation des structures […]
The humanitarian toll of Burkina Faso’s security deadlock As terror attacks intensify across Burkina Faso, the transitional government faces a brutal reckoning. Villages remain under siege, supply routes are cut off, and civilians bear the […]
With the unanimous passage of a constitutional amendment reinstating the death penalty, Burkina Faso’s military junta under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has taken a decisive step toward consolidating authoritarian control in Ouagadougou. Framed under the chilling […]
In an unprecedented crackdown on illegal trade, Burkina Faso’s customs authorities have intercepted goods worth over 10.8 billion West African CFA francs in just three months, exposing critical threats to public health, economic stability, and […]
Government’s rigid policies turn livestock crisis into a national economic strain With rising meat prices fueling public anger and no clear plan to stabilize the economy, Mali’s government is shifting blame onto private entrepreneurs. In […]
Three West African nations Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon are taking a decisive step toward modernizing their customs operations through digital integration, a move that promises to reshape regional trade dynamics. Under the guidance of the […]
Nigeria records first Ebola case in years, sparking urgent regional response The discovery of Nigeria’s first imported Ebola case in years has sent shockwaves through West Africa, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the continent’s epidemic preparedness. […]
Dakar — Three days of crippling industrial action have plunged Senegal into fresh social turmoil as teachers and public sector workers walk out to demand the fulfillment of long-overdue commitments from the government. The strike, […]
Alors que les attaques continuent de frapper le nord-est du Mali et de provoquer des déplacements de population, le massacre de Tagadayat relance les interrogations sur l’efficacité de la stratégie sécuritaire du pays. Des enquêtes […]