Africa: Democracy has declined in many countries a report stated
Two benchmark rankings point to a decline in democracy around the world in 2020. In Africa, the 10 most democratic countries no longer include Benin, […]
Burkina Faso
European Union supports Burkina Faso’s Internal Security Forces
As part of the project to stabilize the eastern region (Stabest) and the fight against terrorism, the Belgian Agency for Development has just handed over […]
Burkina Faso: Opposition politician Zéphirin Diabré in new cabinet line-up
The new Burkinabe government has just been unveiled. A team of 25 ministers and 7 deputy ministers. Twelve departures and fourteen entries. Zéphirin Dabré’s Union […]
Tens of thousands of explosives seized in the Sahel
An operation against arms trafficking networks that took place in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire has led to the seizure of tens of […]
Three networks of fake accounts involved in interference activities in Africa dismantled by Facebook
Facebook announced Tuesday that it had dismantled three networks of fake accounts involved in interference activities in Africa. These are two Russian networks and a […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara was sworn in for a third term and promised reconciliation
This Monday was held the inauguration ceremony at the presidential palace in Abidjan. Alassane Ouattara was sworn in for a third term at the head […]
Burkina Faso: Reelection for Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, the opposition will not contest
Four days after the double polls on 22 November, the Electoral Commission announced the provisional results for the presidential election. The outgoing president won a […]
Burkina Faso: The country is still waiting for the results of the first round after the ballot
Four days after the double ballot of 22 November 2020, the country is still waiting for the results of the first round. The Electoral Commission […]
Burkina Faso: A pact of good conduct to guarantee a peaceful campaign and elections
The various actors involved in the upcoming elections are committed to not throwing fuel on the fire in an already fragile context. Candidates, media leaders, […]
Burkina Faso: A mission of independent international experts conducts an audit of the electoral register
A mission of independent international experts began Tuesday, October 13 an audit of the electoral register. Deployed by the International Organization of the Francophonie, the […]