Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Spain is reeling from a devastating high-speed train collision near Urda in the province of Toledo, which has left at least 46 people dead and 179 injured. The accident has sent shockwaves through the nation, […]
The verdict in Mali’s most contentious land scandal has left the nation questioning who ultimately pays the price when public property is carved up beyond recognized limits. Ex-Mayor Adama Sangaré now faces a decade behind […]
Bamako is witnessing a grim milestone: 440 days of pre-trial detention for Choguel Kokalla Maïga, a figure who once shaped the military junta’s political narrative. The relentless incarceration of Mali’s former prime minister shines a […]
Ibrahim Traoré’s decision to skip the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow has reignited concerns about the resilience of his leadership amid growing unease within Burkina Faso’s political and military circles. The absence of a head of […]
The haunting discovery of 54 civilians massacred in Tagadayat, a village just 30 km south-east of Ménaka, underscores a harsh reality: Mali’s north is losing its grip on security, and the population is paying the […]
Consequences of a parliamentary rebellion on public finances The Senegalese government is scrambling to secure support for its revised budget ahead of a critical parliamentary vote, after lawmakers from the ruling Pastef party rejected the […]
The broadcast of a dramatic testimony by Nigerien police inspector Habibou Oumarou Mamane on national television has reignited scrutiny over the possible whereabouts of Colonel Pascal Tigri, the suspected mastermind behind Benin’s failed December 2025 […]
Niamey’s critical fuel shortage has taken a new turn as 150 tankers, originally earmarked for Agadez, now face rerouting to the capital. The 3.75 million liters of Algerian diesel, priced at 800 FCFA per liter […]
In a strategic pivot that could reshape Niger’s security landscape, President Abdourahamane Tiani’s administration has turned to Algeria for military support after leaning heavily on Russian mercenaries. With the Algerian Parliament’s recent authorization of troop […]
Benin’s leap into the global top 100 for economic freedom in 2026 is more than a ranking—it’s a transformative force for citizens, businesses, and the national economy. The Fraser Institute’s latest report ranks the country […]
The economic and human toll of Ukraine’s prolonged conflict could deepen if President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal to freeze the frontlines fails to gain traction. On 21 October 2026, Zelensky announced Ukraine’s readiness to halt active […]
The Malian transition authorities continue to tout the ‘growing strength’ of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their sovereign control over national territory. Yet the opening of the Military Tribunal of Mopti’s session in Sévaré […]