Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The fall of Kidal and the scramble for new alliances in the Sahel The loss of Kidal—a once-impregnable stronghold of Mali’s Azawad separatist movement—has forced the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) into uncharted territory. […]
Senegal’s government has officially committed to clearing a staggering 1.9 trillion FCFA (approximately €2.9 billion) in public arrears before the end of the fiscal year. The announcement, made by a deputy minister at the Ministry […]
The real-world divide behind Benin’s GDP growth figures When Benin’s economy is forecast to expand by 7 % in 2026 more than two percentage points above Sub-Saharan Africa’s regional average households are asking why grocery […]
In a bold and controversial move, Niger’s Interior Ministry issued a directive in October 2026 instructing regional authorities to impose sweeping restrictions on the Mohamid community in Zinder and Diffa. Reported as already in effect, […]
Washington — Immigration law just delivered a decisive blow to the US Green Card Lottery, thrusting a once-delayed program back under the spotlight. A federal judge has now set a firm November 1, 2026, deadline […]
UEFA Europa League 2026-2027 – Lyon held their nerve to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace after surrendering a two-goal lead, preserving their unbeaten start in European competition. The high-stakes clash that reshaped […]
Benin’s financial diplomacy delivers $460 million boost for infrastructure and development Benin has once again demonstrated its ability to secure critical funding on favorable terms by finalizing three financing agreements totaling 249.5 billion CFA francs […]
MISKI, Chad — Two soldiers killed and nine security personnel injured in fierce fighting between military forces and local self-defense groups have thrust the Tibesti region into deeper turmoil. The October 14 clashes, which erupted […]
With the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Mali crossing the 322,500 mark in late 2026, the country stands at a pivotal juncture where decisive humanitarian intervention is no longer optional—it is essential. The […]
The breakthrough that wasn’t: Africa Corps deployment brings no change to Mali’s rights crisis Despite the much-touted replacement of Wagner Group by Africa Corps in mid-2025, Mali continues to witness a disturbing pattern of violence […]
After weeks of denial, the Nigerien government conceded on October 12, 2026, that an unprecedented oil and gas eruption has engulfed the Goumeri W-8 well in the Agadem block—spewing crude more than ten meters into […]
Vassiriki Traoré, the head of Ivory Coast’s intelligence services, is set to arrive in Bamako on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at the invitation of his Malian counterpart, General Modibo Koné. This three-day working visit marks […]