Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
During her press conference, the general supervisor of the Diomaye Président coalition addressed the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. According to Aminata Touré, Sonko’s tenure as head of government ended in failure, leading […]
In a recently published column, the journalist answers the vice-rector of the University of Yaoundé II, reminding him that a reporter’s job often relies on informed speculation. Here is what he wrote: TO WHOM […]
Acting on the direct orders of President Paul Biya, head of state and supreme commander of the Cameroonian armed forces, the minister delegate at the presidency in charge of defence, Joseph Beti Assomo, has taken […]
As speculation grows over who might succeed president Paul Biya, two names from his inner circle have emerged: his adoptive son Franck Biya and his cousin Louis Paul Motaze. Both are quietly positioning themselves for […]
Accused of seeking constitutional change to hide governance failures, Jean-Claude Tshilumbayi countered on Friday evening during a Live Space X hosted by Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala. He laid out a detailed inventory of what he portrays […]
Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for a busy summer transfer window after clinching a second consecutive Champions League title. The capital club aims to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad and has been tracking several prospects. Among […]
A key figure in Didier Deschamps’ France squad, Aurélien Tchouaméni is proving essential during the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, the French midfielder’s name is surfacing in transfer speculation ahead of the summer window. Following earlier […]
Frontal assault on the Pastef leader The political climate remains exceptionally tense over constitutional reform and the relationships among various majority and opposition figures. This Sunday, Modou Mbacké Bara Dolly, former head of the PDS […]
As the World Cup unfolds with Manu Koné representing the France national team, the transfer market is buzzing with activity. While some international teammates have already finalized their moves—such as Ibrahima Konaté’s transition from Liverpool […]
In Bangui, a large-scale armed robbery unfolded in broad daylight at the KM5 market district, with Russian mercenaries at the centre of the disorder. Witnesses described scenes of panic as the gunmen ransacked shops and […]
Ambassador Bikantov, is Wagner a legal or illegal armed group? Russian Ambassador Alexandre Bikantov faces a logical contradiction. Wagner kills, tortures, and loots without any legal status. Legally speaking, Mr. Bikantov, is that acceptable or […]
On Friday, June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso officially terminated its diplomatic ties with France. This significant move, described by Ouagadougou as a fundamental act of national sovereignty, highlights the severe breakdown in communication between the […]