Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The vast, sun-scorched Sahelian plains of Mali today bear the weight of a harsh truth: actions have consequences, especially when sovereignty is wielded as a political tool without accounting for strategic realities. The surge in […]
The leadership of the Pastef party convened an urgent meeting at Keur Gorgui this past Friday, just three weeks ahead of their landmark national congress. Ousmane Sonko, the party’s founder, hosted key figures including veteran […]
The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of the brutal terrorist assaults carried out by Al-Qaïda-linked militants in Mali since April 25, demanding swift accountability for those responsible. Global outrage over coordinated […]
Since losing access to eurobond markets following the 2024 budget revisions, Senegal has pivoted to the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) public debt market as its primary financing channel. Over the first four […]
Historic agreements signed to boost Algeria-Chad ties This week marks a significant milestone in Algeria-Tchad relations, with two landmark agreements signed in the realms of infrastructure and energy. The deals, finalized during high-level visits in […]
Senegal’s PASTEF party dismisses resignation rumors amid internal unity Recent internal discussions within Senegal’s PASTEF-Les Patriotes party have sparked reactions following unsubstantiated claims about Ousmane Sonko’s potential resignation. National Assembly President El Malick Ndiaye swiftly […]
Senegal’s PASTEF in turmoil over Ousmane Sonko resignation claims A political storm erupted in Senegal following journalist Madiambal Diagne’s claim about Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s alleged resignation, prompting an immediate response from PASTEF official Amadou […]
Recent truck fires along the Sahelian border are not isolated security incidents. They expose a deeper crisis affecting trade routes linking Mauritania, Morocco, and northern Mali. These corridors, once relatively stable, now face persistent insecurity, […]
Senegal’s political arena shaken by Waly Diouf Bodiang’s fiery remarks against Serigne Gueye Diop An intense political confrontation has erupted in Senegal after Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director General of the Dakar Port Authority, publicly accused […]
Saint-Étienne advances to Ligue 1 playoff final after penalty shootout win over Rodez A dramatic penalty shootout decided the Ligue 2 playoff 2 clash between Saint-Étienne and Rodez, with the home side prevailing 7-6 after […]
With Tabaski just two weeks away, Burkina Faso’s sudden halt on all cattle exports has left Côte d’Ivoire scrambling for 172,000 heads of livestock. The decision, framed as an economic move, carries clear diplomatic undertones […]
PPA-CI excludes dissident leaders from landmark congress The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has barred several prominent party members and activists from attending its first ordinary congress, […]