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.…
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…
Guinea’s transitional leader, Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, has formally submitted his candidacy for the country’s December 2025 presidential election, defying an earlier commitment not to seek office following the September 2021 military coup that brought him to power. Doumbouya, who has served as both interim president and head of the junta…