Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
On Wednesday evening, viewers of ORTM were presented with a spectacle: the unveiling of Mali’s new presidential Boeing 737, intended for the official travel of interim leader Colonel Assimi Goïta and senior regime officials. Authorities […]
The border dispute between Niger and Benin has entered its third year, with no resolution in sight despite recent diplomatic efforts. Eight weeks after Beninese Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks […]
Since assuming leadership, General Abdourahamane Tiani has fundamentally reshaped Niger’s foreign policy, prioritizing a clear break from traditional Western allies and fostering closer ties with new partners, notably Russia. This diplomatic reorientation, framed as a […]
In Burkina Faso, the distinction between political messaging and the stark realities on the ground appears to blur with each passing day. A recent decree by the military junta, establishing a ‘memory attire’ to accompany […]
The African continent holds a pivotal share of the world’s critical minerals reserves – essential raw materials driving the global energy transition and digital revolution. A significant conference held on July 27, 2026, themed “Africa […]
Government intensifies crackdown on SMIG breaches The Beninese government has adopted a firm stance against the persistent underpayment of workers, despite the official minimum wage (SMIG) being set at 52,000 FCFA. Authorities have called on […]
In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has transcended traditional newsrooms and physical reporting, now unfolding across social media platforms through orchestrated campaigns of harassment and manipulation. An incisive investigation, published on July 23, […]
The paradox of power: when rhetoric replaces reality History has shown that military leaders who seize power often fall into a well-known trap: mistaking the strength of their speeches for tangible achievements on the ground, […]
The bold declarations of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, including his uncompromising stance that ‘anyone who messes up will be crushed without mercy,’ reveal a simmering but undeniable struggle for influence within Burkina Faso’s military and transitional […]
The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have jointly submitted a bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), positioning the initiative as a symbol of unity among the Sahel Alliance states. […]
The ambush at Gaskindé remains one of the most controversial episodes in Burkina Faso’s recent history, a military disaster that reshaped the nation’s political landscape and continues to cast a shadow over its security challenges. […]
In a decisive move toward modernizing its public policies, Bénin is setting a new benchmark with its 2027 budget framework. This initiative, spearheaded by the administration during the first term of the seven-year mandate, strategically […]