Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The once-unassailable military strongman General Moussa Salaou Barmou now stands as a cautionary tale of Niger’s shifting power dynamics. Days after a failed mutiny at Niamey’s Air Base 101, the architect of the 2023 coup […]
Diplomatic breakthrough or just words on paper? The delicate balance of refugee returns from West Africa The signing of three landmark tripartite agreements in Lomé marks a pivotal moment—not in ending the Burkina Faso refugee […]
The military regime in Niger is spiraling into deeper instability after the recent failed coup attempt in late August. In a sweeping move to consolidate power, General Abdourahamane Tiani abruptly dismissed four key ministers, signaling […]
From port to prosperity: the economic ripple effect reshaping Benin’s future The Port of Cotonou isn’t just a gateway—it’s becoming Africa’s silent economic catalyst. With a surge in infrastructure upgrades backed by the European Union […]
Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone targeting the Mecca region on September 15, preventing what could have been a devastating blow to one of Islam’s holiest cities. The thwarted strike underscores not just […]
On August 21, 2026, a wave of terror swept through Niger as nearly 500 worshippers were abducted moments after Friday prayers. Armed assailants surrounded multiple mosques, sealed exits, and marched hundreds of civilians—including elders, adults, […]
Military breakthrough delivers economic jolt to Nigeria’s northeast Northeastern Nigeria’s decade-long battle against Boko Haram and ISWAP has reached a decisive new phase, with the Nigerian military announcing the neutralization of more than 1,100 jihadists […]
A Paris storefront whose effects reach well past the shelves Paris is about to spend almost a month keeping time with Benin. From 22 September to 17 October 2026, the Fnac Saint-Lazare devotes an unusually […]
Senegal’s special funds: the real cost of a control mechanism still out of reach The ongoing deadlock over Senegal’s special funds is not just a procedural headache in Parliament—it has tangible consequences for the nation’s […]
Benin’s president Romuald Wadagni opened a two-day official visit to Rwanda on Wednesday 16 September 2026, and the trip’s most closely watched moment — a stop at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi — is […]
The 2025 inauguration and the consequences it set in motion When Burkina Faso unveiled the mausoleum of Thomas Sankara and his twelve companions on 17 May 2025, the ceremony was designed to project far beyond […]
In Burkina Faso, an official score of 85.38% administrative performance for 2025 is being held up as proof that the state delivers. For the family queueing for a birth certificate that never comes, the small […]