‘Forget democracy’ says Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traore
Traore reneged on promises to hold elections and has since scrapped political parties in the country.

Traore reneged on promises to hold elections and has since scrapped political parties in the country.









Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid rising insecurity.
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali have launched joint battalion aiming to bolster sovereignty after group booted out France, US.

The political and economic Sahel Summit is attracting an unusual group of attendees. Young people.

Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.

ECOFEST 2025 in Dakar, Senegal focuses on how culture fosters resilience amid political crises in West Africa.

We look back at South Africa’s nationwide shutdown by women, as they halted work to protest gender-based violence.
Officials said the suspension related to broadcasts about an ongoing fuel blockade that has caused major shortages.
Ivorian authorities said the influx of Malian refugees was caused by ‘attacks against civilians’ from armed groups.

Bamako is running out of fuel and patience as al-Qaeda-linked fighters tighten their siege. Can Mali contain the crisis?