Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
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 […]
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 […]
From hope to hardship: Niger’s unresolved crisis after three years of junta rule The Nigerien population has spent three years under the weight of a political, economic, and security stalemate since the military takeover in […]
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, […]
In Niamey, households are grappling with a sharp rise in the cost of essential vegetables, revealing deep-rooted structural weaknesses in agricultural planning and government inaction. By late July 2026, the price of staples like tomatoes […]
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, […]
Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s recent address in Ouahigouya has laid bare a deep structural fracture within Burkina Faso’s transitional authority. His blunt, aggressive rhetoric—marked by crude expressions like « fuck » and « crush without mercy […]
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 recent statements by Captain Ibrahim Traoré have reignited debates in Burkina Faso regarding the nature of his authority and the country’s political trajectory since the September 2022 coup d’état. Far from ambiguous, his declarations […]
In any functioning democracy, matters of national defense are inherently sensitive. Military operations, intelligence activities, and strategic partnerships often operate behind closed doors. Yet when secrecy becomes entrenched—particularly on issues central to public interest—it breeds […]
The Burkina Faso of yesterday was known more for its stability than for its crises. While that period was not without criticism, it was nonetheless a time when citizens could move freely, farm their lands, […]