Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The Burkinabe government has dismissed a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report claiming that more than 1,800 civilians were killed in alleged abuses by military forces and allied militias over the three years since Ibrahim Traoré seized power. “The report is false, consisting of conjecture and serious…
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Nearly four years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré has openly criticized democratic governance, urging citizens to reconsider its relevance as his administration deepens its hold on power. In a recent address, Traoré argued that democracy has failed African nations, particularly in protecting…
Sahel Region – The 2026 Global Terrorism Index presents a mixed outlook for the Sahel, pointing to a measurable decline in attacks and fatalities in 2025 while warning that the region remains the world’s most affected by extremist violence. Countries including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger recorded fewer terrorism-related incidents…
Civil society organisations in Niger have strongly condemned a recent European Union resolution calling for the release of former president Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held in detention since the 2023 military coup that ousted him from power. At a public meeting held Saturday in Niamey, several non-governmental organisations issued…
Burkina Faso’s recent decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes is drawing attention across West Africa, as traders and consumers monitor potential impacts on supply and prices. The measure, announced in mid-March, is designed to support the country’s local tomato processing industry by keeping more produce within its borders.…
The European Parliament last week adopted a resolution demanding the “immediate” release of former Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained since a military coup ousted him in July 2023. The resolution drew sharp criticism from the Alliance of Sahel states, with Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali denouncing it…
Burkina Faso is experiencing a renewed wave of violence as jihadist militants linked to Al-Qaeda intensify attacks on civilians, Human Rights Watch reports. In under a month, at least 38 civilians have been killed and nine women abducted in separate incidents, underscoring the country’s deepening security crisis. The attacks have…
Burkina Faso has appointed experienced Franco-Comorian tactician Abdou Amir as the new head coach of its men’s national football team, tasking him with guiding the Stallions to qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament. The 53-year-old coach was officially unveiled on Wednesday by the Burkinabè Football Federation, which…
The 12 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reportedly agreed to establish a new military force aimed at countering jihadist activity and insecurity in the region, according to sources cited by AFP. Military chiefs reached the decision during a weekend meeting in Freetown, focusing…
Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed on Saturday when Islamist insurgents attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso, Ghana’s Interior Minister has confirmed. Details of the Attack The victims were part of a group of 18 traders who had crossed into Burkina Faso to buy tomatoes when militants…