Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament on Monday approved a bill banning all political parties, a move observers say consolidates the control of the military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The legislation, passed without opposition, repeals the charter of political parties and laws governing party financing, electoral…
Sahara Desert – For seven days, dancers, musicians, and craftspeople from dozens of communities across the Sahara gather to celebrate one of the region’s most vibrant cultural festivals. This year, Niger was the guest of honour, joining groups from Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso in a showcase of desert…
Nairobi, Kenya – A diplomatic spat spilled into the public arena this week after the Russian and French Embassies in Kenya clashed on X (formerly Twitter), trading accusations and memes over alleged mercenary activities in Africa. Russia’s Accusations In a strongly worded post, the Russian Embassy accused the French government…
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso’s military government announced on Thursday that it has dissolved all political parties, ending their activities entirely after suspending them since the junta seized power in 2022. The move, officials said, is intended to preserve national unity and reform political governance, but it marks another…
At least eleven police officers were killed in a major jihadist assault in eastern Burkina Faso over the weekend, underscoring the persistent violence that continues to plague the country despite military claims of progress. Details of the Attack Security sources confirmed that “several hundred jihadists” attacked a police detachment in…
Burkina Faso’s former transitional president, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, has been arrested in Togo and subsequently expelled, according to local sources, amid allegations that he masterminded multiple coup attempts and assassination plots. Damiba initially seized power in 2022, ousting then-President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. However, just eight months later, he was…
The Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) has announced the dismissal of head coach Brama Traoré and his technical team after the national team’s disappointing performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In a statement released on Wednesday, the FBF described the team’s showing as falling “far…
Authorities in Burkina Faso have announced that they have thwarted a fresh coup attempt, underscoring the continued political volatility facing the West African nation. Officials said the alleged plot was uncovered late on Saturday night, January 3, before it could be executed, and that security forces remain on high alert.…
On December 31, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, delivered his annual New Year’s address, striking an optimistic tone as he reflected on the country’s progress in 2025 and outlined strategic priorities for 2026. The speech emphasized significant improvements in national security, a landmark achievement in agricultural self-sufficiency, and an…
Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers has approved a new bill seeking to reinstate the death penalty for crimes including treason, terrorism, and espionage, marking a significant shift in the country’s justice system. Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala announced the development in a statement released on Thursday, emphasizing that the proposal…