Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
From coup rhetoric to daily reality: where sovereignty claims fall short On 26 July 2023, the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland promised salvation: ending terrorism, restoring good governance and reclaiming Niger’s sovereignty […]
Niamey’s critical fuel shortage has taken a new turn as 150 tankers, originally earmarked for Agadez, now face rerouting to the capital. The 3.75 million liters of Algerian diesel, priced at 800 FCFA per liter […]
In a landmark move reshaping bilateral ties, the Republic of Benin and the United Arab Emirates have finalized a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during an official working visit to Abu Dhabi. This deal is […]
In a strategic pivot that could reshape Niger’s security landscape, President Abdourahamane Tiani’s administration has turned to Algeria for military support after leaning heavily on Russian mercenaries. With the Algerian Parliament’s recent authorization of troop […]
The Sahel region’s ongoing security crisis has left its mark on families, businesses, and entire communities. In Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the ripple effects extend far beyond immediate violence, disrupting livelihoods and eroding trust […]
Violence escalates as jihadist factions fight for dominance in a critical nexus In the sprawling tri-border region where Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger converge, the Islamic State in the Sahel has entered a brutal clash […]
The Order of Civil Engineers of Burkina Faso (OIGC-BF) recently convened a press briefing in Ouagadougou to address a pressing national concern: the growing threat of substandard construction projects undermining public safety, economic stability, and […]
The urgent summoning of Algeria’s parliament on 25 October has reignited debates about the wider implications of its growing military ties with Niger. Beyond speculation about potential troop deployments, the stakes extend to regional sovereignty, […]
Benin’s leap into the global top 100 for economic freedom in 2026 is more than a ranking—it’s a transformative force for citizens, businesses, and the national economy. The Fraser Institute’s latest report ranks the country […]
The death of 41-year-old Cameronian sambo champion William Célestin Fokam on a Ukrainian battlefield has sent shockwaves far beyond the sports arena. His tragic end, after enlisting in the Russian military, exposes a grim reality: […]
The economic and human toll of Ukraine’s prolonged conflict could deepen if President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal to freeze the frontlines fails to gain traction. On 21 October 2026, Zelensky announced Ukraine’s readiness to halt active […]
The Malian transition authorities continue to tout the ‘growing strength’ of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their sovereign control over national territory. Yet the opening of the Military Tribunal of Mopti’s session in Sévaré […]