‘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.










A recent summit of The Alliance of Sahel States has raised security and economic hopes for Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
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.

Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.
The regional bloc seemed resigned to the coup crises rocking the region until the Benin attempt this month.
Nigeria’s president says he sent fighter jets, troops to Benin to help quell a coup attempt by mutinous soldiers.

ECOFEST 2025 in Dakar, Senegal focuses on how culture fosters resilience amid political crises in West Africa.
Officials said the suspension related to broadcasts about an ongoing fuel blockade that has caused major shortages.