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Burkina Faso’s shrinking civic space under military governance Ouagadougou – The transitional military government in Burkina Faso has escalated its crackdown on civil society organizations, deploying restrictive legislation, administrative pressures, and punitive measures against both […]
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 […]
Scrutin after scrutin, Africa’s political landscape is increasingly shaped by financial barriers that sideline opposition voices long before ballots are cast. The phenomenon is particularly stark in Burkina Faso, where hefty campaign fees have become […]
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 […]
In a striking statement broadcast on national television, Burkina Faso’s transitional military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared that the nation must abandon its pursuit of democracy, asserting it is “not for us.” The remarks, made […]
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader since 2022, has declared that the nation must abandon democracy, calling it an unsuitable system for the country. In a nationally televised address on Thursday evening, he argued […]
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as path forward Article Information Temps de lecture: 5 min The people of Burkina Faso must “forget about democracy,” declared the country’s military leader during a televised address. Captain […]
Captain Ibrahim Traoré declares democracy incompatible with Burkina Faso’s future Article Information Temps de lecture: 5 min In a televised interview aired Thursday evening, Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré delivered a blunt message […]
the state of democracy in africa: a continent at a crossroads The African continent has witnessed a wave of political shifts in recent years, with nine coups recorded since 2020. These events have disrupted democratic […]
Recent political shifts across Africa: what’s happening to democracy? The African continent has witnessed a wave of political transformations in recent years, with a notable rise in military-led takeovers disrupting long-standing democratic processes. Since 2020 […]
By the end of January 2026, Burkina Faso had officially entered a new political era. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration dissolved all political parties, including those that had initially backed his 2022 coup […]
Since the military coup in July 2023, Niger has experienced a sharp decline in human rights, with the ruling junta intensifying repression against political opponents, activists, and journalists. The former president, Mohamed Bazoum, and his […]