Operation Barkhane
Terrorism is on the increase in the Sahel. Security expert Al Venter describes the French-led operation aimed at bringing security to Mail, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad
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Ivorian angst; Burkinabé fear
In his regular coverage of West Africa, Desmond Davies reports on what appears to be the selective jailing of supporters of the former President of …
Africa Cup of Nations 2015: Group A
Africa Cup of Nations 2015: Group A – Equatorial Guinea; Burkina Faso; Gabon; Republic of Congo EQUATORIAL GUINEA Best Finish: Quarter-final, 2012. If not for …
Burkina Faso: After the revolution
Since the revolution that ended 27 years of rule by Blaise Compaoré, Burkina Faso has become an inspiration to protest movements across Africa. No one …
Burkina Faso: Solidarity not saviours
The creation of black victims to feed the white saviour industrial complex relies on destroying notions of African self-worth, self-determination and dignity. African states and …
Burkina Faso: You cannot kill ideas
As Burkinabés filled the streets to call for President Blaise Compaoré to step down, the veteran leader would have also heard protesters chanting another man’s …