Russia Deepens African Ties as West’s Influence Wanes
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Guinea on Monday, continuing his recent tour of West Africa. His visits come as some African nations grow […]
Burkina Faso
The Overlooked Crisis in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, embroiled in conflict since 2019, faces the most severe and neglected refugee crisis in Africa, according to a recent Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) […]
Senegal’s new leader calls for West African unity during visit to junta-ruled Mali, B.Faso
Mali “is not totally inflexible” when it comes to its position on ECOWAS membership, Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said on Thursday (30 May), […]
Military Rulers in Burkina Faso Prolong Interim Government for Five More Years
Following nationwide consultations in Ouagadougou on Saturday, the military leader of Burkina Faso has secured an extended five-year term through the signing of a new […]
Three junta-led Sahel states form new confederation, brushing aside ECOWAS peace offer
In a significant geopolitical shift, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have finalized plans to form a new confederation, despite ECOWAS’ decision to lift sanctions on […]
HRW Report: Militant Atrocities Rampant in Mali
According to a report from Human Rights Watch (HRW), both Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants and ethnically-based armed groups are engaging in egregious acts in Mali. HRW disclosed […]
U.S. Allocates Nearly $55 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for Burkina Faso
The United States is set to allocate close to $55 million to address a severe humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, as revealed by U.S. aid […]
US, UK urge Burkina Faso to investigate army massacres reports
The US and the UK urged authorities in Burkina Faso to investigate massacres cited in a report by Human Rights Watch, which blamed the army. […]
Burkina Faso’s Pro-Russia Junta Orders Expulsion of French Diplomats
Burkina Faso’s military junta has ordered the expulsion of three French diplomats, alleging their involvement in “subversive activities.” France countered, asserting there was no valid […]
Mali: Rights Groups Report Russian Wagner Mercenaries Assisting Army in Civilian Casualties
Human rights reports this week disclose the involvement of the Russian private military group Wagner in aiding government forces in central and northern Mali, conducting […]