Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The legal proceedings concerning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, involving a contentious dispute between Sénégal and Maroc, are actively progressing before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). Following the appeal lodged by […]
On April 26, a significant setback unfolded in Kidal, northeastern Mali. Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025 and allies of the Bamako junta—were forced into a humiliating retreat. Social […]
Ousmane Dembélé reflects on PSG’s dramatic Champions League victory over Bayern Munich Key takeaways from the high-scoring first leg Ousmane Dembélé, named Player of the Match following Paris Saint-Germain’s exhilarating 5-4 triumph over Bayern Munich […]
Jnim: al-qaeda’s rising power in the Sahel and its threat to Bamako The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Jnim) is tightening its grip on Mali. The capital Bamako now faces an imminent threat from this Al-Qaeda-affiliated […]
In a bold display of power, Touareg combatants from the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and the Jnim (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) have been seen parading on abandoned Russian-made armored […]
unprecedented coordinated attacks in Mali: how the junta faces a new threat coordinated assaults carried out last weekend by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and Tuareg separatists from the Azawad […]
An embarrassing setback unfolded in northern Mali on April 26, when Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025—were forced to withdraw from Kidal. Social media footage captured the humiliating scene: […]
Children in Niger—particularly in the volatile Tillabéri region bordering Mali and Burkina Faso—are facing an alarming surge in violence at the hands of armed groups. According to recent findings, rising conflict has led to increased […]
Bamako — A Russian-aligned paramilitary group in Mali has reported thwarting a large-scale coup attempt over the weekend, following coordinated assaults on critical military and government sites. The incident, described as one of the most […]
Why the Sahel is facing an unprecedented security crisis As violence escalates across the Sahel, long-held panafricanist ideologies are being tested. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in Mali, where recent attacks in Kati […]
The path to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is becoming clearer. While the full tournament details are still emerging, African national teams now have a definitive framework for their qualification journey. The Confederation of […]
The Central Sahel region is currently facing an acutely challenging humanitarian situation. In Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, an estimated 7.5 million children urgently require aid. This critical need persists despite some advancements made in […]