Latest articles on Burkina Faso

Why the US’s counterterrorism strategy in the Sahel keeps failing

Africa Frank Andrews - 16 Feb 2021

In exclusive interviews, former officials explain what has gone wrong and why the United States keeps making the same mistakes

The SADC will regret its approach to Mozambique’s insurgence

Africa Webster Zambara & Annah Moyo-Kupeta - 13 Jul 2020

The SADC has been lackadaisical in its response to the insurgency in Mozambique and in so doing, is putting several other southern African countries at risk

Armed militants wage war on Burkina Faso’s schools

Africa Birgit Schwarz - 26 May 2020

A survivor tells of how Islamists carrying AK-47s arrived on motorbikes, forced fleeing children to lie on the ground and beat teachers before setting a building on fire

African students stuck in limbo

Africa Abdul S Brima - 20 Apr 2020

The plight of international students studying at the University of the Witwatersrand is echoed around the world

Africa’s youth must continue the struggle of great leaders

Analysis Mcebo Dlamini - 8 Mar 2020

Our continent is not just united geographically, but also by our shared experiences and we should use that to build a bright future

Elections test Africa’s democracy

Africa David Kode - 3 Mar 2020

Nine countries will go to the polls this year, but most will be held amid violence and suppression

Conflict is escalating in central Mali, says Human Rights Watch

Africa Simon Allison - 10 Feb 2020

Last year was the deadliest for civilians since the current political crisis began in 2012. And the fighting is also increasing in neighbouring countries

The changing face of Burkina Faso’s terrorist threat

Africa Mahamoudou Savadogo - 29 Jan 2020

Burkina Faso has been experiencing regular attacks led by armed terrorist groups from neighbouring countries. Surrounded by six countries, it is the northern part...

The risk of jihadist contagion in West Africa

Africa Crisis Group - 30 Dec 2019

Faced with jihadist breakthrough in Burkina Faso, neighbouring states in the Gulf of Guinea increasingly fear attacks in their own territories

Gold rush destabilises central Sahel

Africa International Crisis & Group 2 - 22 Nov 2019

States need to assert control over the artisanal mining sector, which is being secured by local armed groups

I question France’s motives, says Burkina Faso’s defence minister

Africa Simon Allison - 4 Jun 2019

In an unusually frank interview, Moumina Cheriff Sy offers a stark assessment of why violence is spiralling in his country and the region

A ‘madman’ who earned the tribute

Article Darryl Accone - 1 Feb 2019

A little over 31 years ago, the president of Burkina Faso was murdered in a coup instigated by his former friend and army captain, Blaise Compaoré

From bullied to beloved: Burkina Faso’s strongest man

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Nov 2018

Meet Biby, Burkina Faso's contender for the World's Strongest Man

West African states in joint fight against root crop ‘Ebola’

Africa Christophe Koffi - 8 Jul 2018

The West African Virus Epidemiology project aims to shield the region from the advancing peril

Attacks target French embassy, military HQ in Burkina capital

Article Agency - 2 Mar 2018

The capital came under multiple attacks on Friday when five armed men opened fire on passersby before heading towards the embassy

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Latest articles on Burkina Faso

Why the US’s counterterrorism strategy in the Sahel keeps failing

The SADC will regret its approach to Mozambique’s insurgence

Armed militants wage war on Burkina Faso’s schools

African students stuck in limbo

Africa’s youth must continue the struggle of great leaders

Elections test Africa’s democracy

Conflict is escalating in central Mali, says Human Rights Watch

The changing face of Burkina Faso’s terrorist threat

The risk of jihadist contagion in West Africa

Gold rush destabilises central Sahel

I question France’s motives, says Burkina Faso’s defence minister

A ‘madman’ who earned the tribute

From bullied to beloved: Burkina Faso’s strongest man

West African states in joint fight against root crop ‘Ebola’

Attacks target French embassy, military HQ in Burkina capital

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