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 […]
Burkina Faso
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 […]
“Russia’s African Experiment”: Putin’s Success in Burkina Faso Post-French Departure
In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, a poster offering free Russian language courses is attached to the iconic globe structure at a major road junction known […]
Major Internet Outages Strike South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Ivory Coast
Significant internet disruptions have been documented across several African nations. South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana, and Burkina Faso have all experienced outages, with […]
Sahel States Led by Juntas Unite to Establish Joint Force Against Insurgents
The armed forces chief of Niger, Moussa Salaou Barmou, announced on Wednesday that Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, led by juntas, have agreed to establish […]
Burkina Faso: Approximately 170 individuals were executed in attacks, official reports
Approximately 170 individuals were reportedly “executed” in assaults on three villages in northern Burkina Faso last week, as disclosed by a regional prosecutor amid escalating […]
Burkina Faso: Dozens dead after church and mosque attacks amid growing insecurity
A “terrorist” attack on a mosque in eastern Burkina Faso killed dozens of Muslims on Sunday, while on the same day at least 15 people […]