Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
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 […]
Once a prominent voice in panafricanist circles, Kemi Seba now faces an unprecedented wave of abandonment following his arrest in South Africa and looming extradition to Benin. While his supporters decry political persecution, the conspicuous […]
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, […]
Bénin bolstered its child protection services with a new cohort of specialized educators. The School of Training for Judicial Professions (EFPJ) in Abomey-Calavi hosted the official graduation ceremony for supervised education trainees on Friday, April […]
The aftermath of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco on January 19 continues to unfold, with the FIFA imposing its own sanctions on match official Jean-Jacques Ndala. Just weeks after the […]
The final of the Africa Cup of Nations, contested on January 18th between Morocco and Senegal, continues to be a major talking point. Initially awarded to the Lions of Terranga, the trophy was subsequently reallocated […]
In a notable display of political maturity, Benin is witnessing a shift toward national reconciliation. Thomas Boni Yayi, the nation’s former president and a central figure in public life, has formally recognized Romuald Wadagni’s rise […]
The elevation of Romuald Wadagni to the presidency represents a pivotal moment for the financial sector in Cotonou. As the nation anticipates both the continuation of existing reforms and an intensified industrial push, investors—both domestic […]
The Constitutional Court has officially ratified the final results of the presidential election held on April 12, confirming a landmark voter turnout of 63.55%. This significant figure highlights a historic resurgence in political interest among […]
The Champions League quarter-final matches on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, offered a striking study in contrasts, ranging from a high-octane offensive display in Munich to a masterclass in defensive resilience in London. At the Allianz […]
The era of media provocation appears to have been eclipsed by legal accountability. The arrest of Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely recognized as Kémi Séba, in Johannesburg this Wednesday, April 15, represents more than […]
In response to Burkina Faso’s decision to dissolve 118 NGOs and associations, Ousmane Diallo, Senior Sahel Researcher at Amnesty International’s West and Central Africa Regional Office, expressed deep concern: « The abrupt dissolution of these […]