Economy
WAEMU: Ministers in Ouagadougou Asked to Champion Revival of Cotton, Rice and Fertiliser Sectors
Cotton, rice, fertilisers: WAEMU is asking its member states today to turn a CFA 6 trillion roadmap into political commitment.
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African culture: tribute to Benson Diakité, Récréâtrales open in Ouagadougou and AKAA closes in Paris
His bowler hat was almost as famous as his voice. While Bamako bid farewell to Benson Diakité, theatre was reclaiming the streets of Ouagadougou.
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Politics
Burkina Faso’s parliament unanimously voted on Tuesday to reinstate the death penalty
Abolished in 2018 and not carried out since 1988, the death penalty returns to Burkina Faso’s criminal law after a…
Society
Burkina Faso Honours Thomas Sankara on 39th Anniversary of His Assassination
“Sankara was not brought down by the enemy he fought in the open, but by those who shared his table,…
Society
Burkina Faso suspends exports of millet, maize and sorghum flour once again
Less than three months after reopening exports, Burkina Faso has again suspended sales abroad of millet, maize and sorghum flour,…
Economy
Shea: a tense 2026 season opens in West Africa
Export bans, quotas and new taxes are reshaping West Africa's shea trade as the 2026 season begins. Butter exports are…
Sport
Argentina vs Benin: the Cheetahs invited to Lionel Messi’s farewell at the Monumental
A historic first, a full stadium and the whole world watching: Benin take on Argentina on Tuesday night for Lionel…
Culture
FESPACO 2027: Togo named guest of honour for a 30th edition focused on homegrown development
Togo takes the spotlight in Ouagadougou, as FESPACO prepares its 30th edition and asks how African cinema can help drive…
Society
Burkina Faso: A New Electrification Target Joins a Long List of Broken Promises
The Burkinabe government has set a clear ambition, raising the national electrification rate to 70 percent by 2030. The announcement…
Culture
Russia’s expanding network of cultural centers in Africa draws scrutiny
Eight new Russian Houses are set to open across Africa, from Senegal to Kenya, as Moscow deepens its cultural footprint…
Economy
Burkina Faso: How the Diaspora Raised Over 151 Billion FCFA to Fund the Country
A Sahelian country cut off from conventional international financing just pulled off one of its most striking financial wins in…
Politics
AES-Nigeria: diplomatic tensions escalate after Bola Tinubu’s remarks on Sahel security
Nigeria's president blamed his neighbors for his country's security woes. His neighbors weren't having it, and neither, it turns out,…
Politics
In Burkina Faso, Journalists and High School Graduates Now Face Mandatory Military Style Training
Burkina Faso now requires journalists to undergo military style patriotic training alongside high school graduates, as the ruling junta tightens…
Society
Sahel: Bamako, Niamey and Ouagadougou Aim to Build a Shared Health System
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are working to break their reliance on outside supply chains by building a joint health…
Culture
Burkina Faso Bans 18 Cultural and Festive Events Deemed Contrary to Public Morals
Burkina Faso's Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism announced on Friday, August 7th, 2026, that eighteen cultural and recreational…
Society
Burkina Faso raises diesel price for the first time in four years
According to Gampéné, the real price of diesel without state support would now stand at around 1,050 CFA francs per…
Economy
African Youth Confidence in the Economy Surges as Inflation Eases and Growth Picks Up
Do not mistake this optimism for satisfaction. It is not a vote of confidence in the status quo. It is…
Politics
Sahel Bloc Summons Nigerian Envoy Over President’s Remarks on Regional Security
On Thursday, August 6, in Ouagadougou, representatives of the three Sahel Alliance of States countries received the chargé d'affaires of…
Technology
Burkina Faso’s Race Against the Digital Divide
Burkina Faso is targeting 1,000 white zones and up to 2 million new connections by the end of 2026, but…
Politics
ECOWAS Rejects Claims of Political Interference in Guinea-Bissau
ECOWAS has responded to accusations of meddling in Guinea-Bissau's internal politics following a military coup last year. The bloc emphasized…