Burkina Faso restores Thomas Sankara’s iconic motto
On Government proposal, the Transitional Parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Wednesday, October 30, restoring the country’s old motto. And enabling entry into a Confederation […]
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Burkina Faso: Rights Group Denounces Civilians’ Exposure during Militant Attack in August
Human Rights Watch has accused Burkina Faso’s government of unnecessarily endangering civilians during a deadly militant attack in August. At least 133 people, including dozens […]
Swiss Aid Worker Detained in Burkina Faso Amid Growing Regional Tensions
In a development that has caught the attention of diplomatic circles, a Swiss citizen working on a U.S.-funded aid project has been arrested in Burkina […]
Mali’s Military Launches Probe into Disturbing Video of Alleged Soldier Misconduct
The Malian armed forces have initiated an investigation into a shocking video that has sparked outrage and concern across social media platforms. The footage, which […]
Burkina Faso’s Military Junta Moves to Criminalize Homosexuality
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced plans to ban homosexual acts, joining a growing list of African nations tightening restrictions on LGBTQ rights. The decision […]
Senegal’s Youthful President Tasked with Reuniting Fractured ECOWAS
Senegal’s 44-year-old President Basirou Diomaye Faye has been entrusted with the challenging mission of reuniting the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following the […]
Sahel: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Set Up Confederation, Sending Strong Message to Algiers & Paris
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up a Confederation to defend their shared geostrategic interest, sending a strong message to the Algerian regime and […]
Burkina Faso junta under criticism after bloody jihadist attack
Burkina Faso’s military rulers have been criticized for their approach to counter-terrorism after an attack this month killed more than 100 Burkinabe soldiers in an […]
Unrest in Burkina Faso: Military Base Attack Sparks Speculation
Recent events in Burkina Faso have ignited concerns about potential instability within the country’s military government. A devastating attack on an army base in Mansila, […]
Al-Qaeda-Linked Group Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Burkina Faso Soldiers
Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an armed group affiliated with al-Qaeda, has claimed responsibility for a devastating attack on June 11 that killed more than […]