Mali Energy Deals And Sahel Alliances Set To Dominate Russia’s Third Africa Summit In October
Energy agreements with Mali and a deepening security embrace of the Sahel are expected to take centre stage when Russia…
Sahel Return, Citizen Safety And Accountability Put ECOWAS Parliament To The Test
The question of whether Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will ever return to the Economic Community of West African States…
Burkina Faso To Increase Stake In Kiaka Gold Mine
Burkina Faso yesterday, announced plans to boost its ownership in the Kiaka gold mine from 15% to 40%, a significant…
Burkina Faso Bans Over 100 Civil Society Groups As Amnesty Warns Of Deepening Repression
Ousmane Diallo did not mince words. For the Amnesty International researcher covering the Sahel, Wednesday’s announcement from Ouagadougou was not…
Burkina Faso Tourism Defies Insecurity, Rebounds To $165M In 2025
Defying a fragile security climate that has long cast a shadow over visitor confidence, Burkina Faso’s tourism industry closed 2025…
Burkina Faso’s Traoré Rejects Democracy, Signals Extended Military Rule Amid Security Crisis
Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has signalled a prolonged stay in power, urging citizens to move away from…
Ghana Welcomes Burkina Faso’s Decision To Resume Tomato Exports
The Government of Ghana has expressed its appreciation for Burkina Faso’s recent move to lift the suspension on Special Export…
Niger Joins Burkina Faso In Launching Biometric ID
Niger has officially joined Burkina Faso as the second member of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to implement a…