About Us

Sahelian news decoded without compromise.

I. The Imperative of Factual Information

Established in Ouagadougou, OUAGA INFO is an independent online newspaper focused on investigative reporting, political analysis, and tracking security issues in Burkina Faso, the Sahel, and West Africa.

Faced with the proliferation of misinformation and superficial crisis reporting, OUAGA INFO chooses rigorous, high-value journalism. Our newsroom works to deconstruct complex events to offer precise analytical keys to citizens, researchers, decision-makers, and regional observers.

II. Our Analytical Scope

OUAGA INFO concentrates its coverage on strategic themes shaping the future of the sub-region:

  • Governance & Security Stability: Defense strategies, evolution of conflicts in the Sahel, sovereignty, and armed forces reforms.
  • Political Life & Institutions: Tracking government decisions, public policy analysis, legislative developments, and civic movement dynamics.
  • Regional Economy & Transformations: Public finance, impact of crises on local markets, agricultural development, and West African integration challenges.
  • Societal & Environmental Challenges: Community resilience, education systems, healthcare access, and ecological transition.

III. Our Ethics in Practice

Our editorial independence is our most valuable asset. OUAGA INFO strictly applies core operating rules:

  • Systematic Verification: No information is published without prior cross-checking against direct, identified, and documented sources.
  • Absolute Neutrality: Our content is safeguarded from political, ideological, or commercial interference.
  • Operational Transparency: When an inaccuracy is identified, it is explicitly corrected for our audience.

IV. Editorial Leadership

The journalistic standards of OUAGA INFO are carried forward by a team of information and public policy specialists.

Martin NGU

Position: Publication Director

Born on November 18, 1980, Martin Ngu defines the strategic vision and oversees all publishing operations at OUAGA INFO. An alumnus of Joseph Ki-Zerbo University (UJKZ) in Ouagadougou, he holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and Security Studies. His in-depth expertise in Sahelian defense dynamics informs the media’s investigative focus and ensures methodological rigor.

  • Position: Publication Director
  • Field of Expertise: Political science, defense, and security governance
  • Degree: Master’s degree in Political Science and Security Studies
  • Institution: UJKZ — Joseph Ki-Zerbo University (Ouagadougou)

Cécile MBOUA

Position: Editor-in-Chief & Political Journalist

Aged 34, Cécile Mboua leads daily newsroom operations. A graduate in political journalism from the Institute of Information and Communication Sciences and Techniques (ISTIC) in Ouagadougou, she specializes in covering public institutions, electoral processes, and legislative monitoring. She coordinates reporters, approves story selection, and ensures compliance with ethical standards before publication.

  • Position: Editor-in-Chief
  • Field of Expertise: Political journalism, institutional and electoral reporting
  • Degree: Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Political Journalism
  • Institution: ISTIC — Institute of Information and Communication Sciences and Techniques (Ouagadougou)

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