Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
In a decisive move to curb transnational organised crime, Benin’s Republican Police has ramped up cross-border operations to dismantle criminal networks and apprehend fugitives seeking refuge within its borders. The crackdown underscores the nation’s refusal […]
Niger’s medical autonomy: reducing overseas health evacuations The Nigerien government is redefining its healthcare strategy by progressively minimizing medical evacuations abroad. This shift, spearheaded by Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, prioritizes […]
Pretoria’s courts to decide fate of controversial activist Kemi Seba Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely recognized as Kemi Seba, now faces a pivotal moment in South African courts. The leader of the Pan-Africanist NGO […]
After years of evading accountability, Kemi Seba is now cornered by the long arm of the law. His recent detention in South Africa for immigration violations has exposed the fragility of his panafricanist posturing, revealing […]
ArtsMali “Avant de déclencher mon appareil photo, je mesure le poids de chaque image” To play this audio please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video ArtsMali Konstanze Fischer […]
The Sahel Alliance, a coalition meant to unite Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger against shared external threats, is now facing unprecedented internal strain. Despite public declarations of unity, a leaked intelligence report from Burkina Faso […]
Benin’s industrial landscape is set for a major transformation following the recent approval of four new industrial ventures under the Benin investment code. These projects, endorsed by the government, aim to strengthen local production while […]
The Oumar Mariko mediation: a humanitarian act with political consequences In Mali, the release of 17 hostages by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel, has […]
Foreign rice donations expose Burkina Faso’s food security crisis The Burkina Faso junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré continues to rely on humanitarian aid from Pakistan, China, and Canada to address a worsening food crisis, […]
There’s a clear distinction between investigative journalism and activism, between reporting facts and advocating for a cause. The career of Thomas Dietrich brings this division into sharp relief. Often labeled as an investigative journalist specializing […]
In the outskirts of Bamako, heavy machinery leveled the Faladiè livestock market on Sunday. This action stems from a security policy enacted in September 2024. Following the Jnim attacks on military targets in the capital, […]
The Republic of Chad is set to deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed security force aimed at curbing gang violence in the Caribbean nation. This announcement was made in an […]