Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
Unfulfilled promises and the tragic fate of Togo’s children The annual Day of the African Child, observed on June 16, serves as a poignant reminder of both progress and persistent challenges in safeguarding children’s rights […]
Germany snatches victory from Ivory Coast in stoppage-time thriller The German national team secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Ivory Coast on Saturday in Toronto, sealing their place in the Round of 16 at the […]
Togo and Saudi Arabia explore new investment frontiers at FII Europe 2026 During the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Europe 2026 summit, Togolese President of the Council Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé held a pivotal meeting with Yasir […]
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE Côte d’Ivoire stands as UEMOA’s economic powerhouse ahead of AES nations As the leading economy in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), Côte d’Ivoire continues to solidify its regional dominance through […]
The Niamey-Diori Hamani International Airport faced a brazen terror assault at dawn on Thursday, June 18, 2026, leaving a toll of 11 soldiers, two civilians, and 22 attackers dead. The Group for the Support of […]
DRC constitution reform: APEC leader pushes for tailored charter in Lubumbashi The Action des Patriotes pour l’Émergence du Congo (APEC), led by interim president Dominique Unyon Pewu, has intensified its advocacy for constitutional reform in […]
CENCO accuses police and pro-government militia of violent crackdown on opposition protests Kinshasa — The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has strongly condemned what it describes as a coordinated crackdown by state security forces […]
Ouagadougou played host to the 29th edition of the prestigious Galian Awards on June 19, 2026, celebrating Burkina Faso’s finest in journalism. Among the night’s honorees was Sié Frédéric Kambou, a journalist whose investigative work […]
Burkina Faso’s financial reality challenges self-reliance claims The signing of a new financing agreement between Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) in Baku symbolizes a critical moment for Burkina Faso’s […]
The tarmac of Cotonou International Airport echoed with diplomatic significance this past Friday, as an official Nigerien delegation landed under full protocol, signaling the resumption of long-awaited bilateral talks between Benin and Niger. For regional […]
Ouagadougou’s strategic pivot raises questions about true independence Under the banner of severing colonial ties and diversifying partnerships, the transitional government of Burkina Faso has embarked on a policy that, while championing national sovereignty, may […]
The violent assault on Niamey’s international airport on June 18, 2026 has sent shockwaves through West Africa, casting a long shadow over diplomatic efforts in the region. As negotiations between Bénin and Niger neared a […]