Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The verdict in Mali’s most contentious land scandal has left the nation questioning who ultimately pays the price when public property is carved up beyond recognized limits. Ex-Mayor Adama Sangaré now faces a decade behind […]
Bamako is witnessing a grim milestone: 440 days of pre-trial detention for Choguel Kokalla Maïga, a figure who once shaped the military junta’s political narrative. The relentless incarceration of Mali’s former prime minister shines a […]
The world is bracing for a new era of uncertainty, where geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, and economic disruptions no longer remain distant headlines—they now directly threaten the stability of communities, homes, and businesses. What was […]
Ibrahim Traoré’s decision to skip the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow has reignited concerns about the resilience of his leadership amid growing unease within Burkina Faso’s political and military circles. The absence of a head of […]
A devastating drone strike in Niger’s Agadez region that killed two civilians has escalated into a diplomatic crisis, with Niamey pointing fingers at Paris and N’Djamena without presenting concrete evidence. The October 24 attack near […]
Lula secures fourth term while Bolsonaro’s camp escalates legal fight over ballot delays Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has claimed a historic fourth presidential term with 51.79% of the vote, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro by over […]
The haunting discovery of 54 civilians massacred in Tagadayat, a village just 30 km south-east of Ménaka, underscores a harsh reality: Mali’s north is losing its grip on security, and the population is paying the […]
West Africa’s fertilizer future hinges on Togo’s phosphate potential The West African economy stands at a crossroads. With a staggering 1.45 trillion FCFA investment plan from 2026 to 2030, the West African Economic and Monetary […]
Consequences of a parliamentary rebellion on public finances The Senegalese government is scrambling to secure support for its revised budget ahead of a critical parliamentary vote, after lawmakers from the ruling Pastef party rejected the […]
On October 24, 2026, 53 individuals of Afro-descendant heritage officially became citizens of Benin. While the move underscores a profound historical and cultural reconnection, it also carries tangible economic implications for a nation striving to […]
Niamey faces mounting questions over whether its government complied with national law before allowing foreign military presence. The proposed deployment of Algerian forces, approved just weeks ago by Algeria’s parliament, has thrusts Niger’s recently adopted […]
The broadcast of a dramatic testimony by Nigerien police inspector Habibou Oumarou Mamane on national television has reignited scrutiny over the possible whereabouts of Colonel Pascal Tigri, the suspected mastermind behind Benin’s failed December 2025 […]