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The spirits, the marabouts and the 11 psychiatrists in Burkina Faso
In Burkina Faso, more than 70 languages are spoken, armed conflict continues to escalate and half the country’s psychiatrists have left. With few mental health services…
Burkina Faso: A complex situation finds a complicated solution
Soldiers intervened to save the country from failing civilian leadership but no one knows what is meant to happen next
Attacks target French embassy, military HQ in Burkina capital
The capital came under multiple attacks on Friday when five armed men opened fire on passersby before heading towards the embassy
There’s a premium on my humors
The u is disappearing all over Africa, and maybe the Gates Foundation is to blame.
Charm mingles with chaos at Ouagadougou’s film festival
For all its flaws, the democratic spirit at Fespaco makes it unique among the world’s movie events.
New Burkina Faso premier named after soldier riots
President Blaise Compaore appointed a former ambassador to France as the new prime minister, hoping to restore stability after violent protests.
Burkina Faso leader battles mutiny
Burkina Faso’s president, facing a military mutiny, strove to reassert his authority on Friday after mass protests and a night when soldiers ran riot.
Burkina Faso votes in presidential election
Burkina Faso voted on Sunday in a presidential poll, which appeared to generate little enthusiasm and was expected to keep Blaise Compaore in power.
Thousands protest food prices in Burkina Faso
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in several towns in Burkina Faso, one of the world’s poorest countries, on Wednesday to protest the rising cost of living as…
Burkinan cost-of-living coalition threatens govt
A coalition of civil society organisations that on Saturday mobilised several thousand people to take to the streets of Ouagadougou and other towns and cities in Burkina Faso has…
IMF: New subprime losses main risk to world growth
World economic growth could miss the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecast of 4,1% this year if United States and European banks disclose more major losses on the subprime…
IMF: Global slowdown threatens Africa growth
Rapid economic growth rates in Africa are at risk from a global downturn, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) told West African leaders on Monday. The IMF has cut…
Biofuels: Danger or new opportunity?
The growing promotion of environmentally-friendly biofuels is raising questions for Africa: Are such fuels a threat to food security or a golden opportunity to cut down on fossil…
Côte d’Ivoire leaders fine-tune peace deal
Leaders of Côte d’Ivoire were to meet on Tuesday with President Blaise Compaore of neighbouring Burkina Faso to fine-tune details of a peace deal brokered by him. Ivorian…
Nigerian director wins Africa’s top film prize
Nigerian director Newton Aduaka lifted the top prize at Africa’s most prestigious film festival for Ezra, the tale of a child soldier who struggles to readapt after Sierra…