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…
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…
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 military government has strongly rejected a proposal from the United States to accept deported migrants, calling the request “indecent” and an affront to national dignity. The move comes as Washington suspends all visa services in the West African nation amid escalating diplomatic tensions. In a televised interview on…