Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
As the clock struck 7:00 AM this morning, over 17,000 polling stations across the nation officially commenced operations. Approximately 8 million registered voters are anticipated to cast their ballots, selecting the successor to President Patrice […]
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, arrived in Dakar on Wednesday, nearly a month after the governing body controversially stripped Senegal of its CAN 2025 title in favor of Morocco. […]
The suspense surrounding the CAN 2025 final continues to unfold. Just two months after the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) controversially declared Morocco the African champions, Senegal has taken legal action against the decision, filing […]
A week after his last public appearance, a shadow of uncertainty hangs over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This highly influential religious leader from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second-largest city, has been reported missing since […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a controversial move three weeks ago by revoking the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosting rights from Senegal, effectively awarding them to Morocco due to incidents during […]
Senegal’s CAN 2025 appeal process moves forward after critical CAF ruling The Senegalese Football Federation has received the long-awaited decision from the CAF Appeals Jury, paving the way for the country to challenge Morocco’s controversial […]
Mauritanian authorities crack down on food price hikes amid regional instability As the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict threaten global food prices, Mauritania has taken proactive steps to prevent a similar crisis at […]
In response to the economic repercussions of the Middle East conflict, particularly the surge in food prices, Mauritanian authorities have initiated a comprehensive nationwide campaign aimed at price regulation. The primary objective of this government […]
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Mauritania has taken swift action to curb rising food prices that could disrupt local markets. Government authorities have rolled out sweeping price control measures targeting essential food items […]
As tensions in the Middle East drive up global food prices, Mauritania’s government has launched a sweeping crackdown to prevent price gouging on essential goods. Authorities are deploying inspection teams across Nouakchott and other regions […]
Unchecked atrocities in Burkina Faso: war crimes and crimes against humanity Click to expand Image Since 2023, the Burkina Faso armed forces—alongside allied militias and an Al-Qaeda-linked armed group—have been responsible for the deaths of […]
Élimination de l’Italie pour la Coupe du monde 2026 : “Il est difficile d’imaginer un résultat positif quand rien ne bouge en Italie depuis des années”, estime un spécialiste du football italien Absente des deux dernières […]