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In a televised address that has sent shockwaves across West Africa, Burkina Faso’s military ruler has declared that democracy is not the solution for his country and urged citizens to abandon the concept entirely. Traoré’s bold rejection of democratic governance The statement came during a prime-time television interview where Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power […]

Burkina Faso’s military ruler declares democracy ‘must be forgotten’ The leader of Burkina Faso has declared that the nation should abandon democracy, calling the political system incompatible with the country’s revolutionary path. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a 2022 coup, made the remarks during a nationally televised interview. He argued that Burkina Faso […]

Military ruler dismisses democracy as incompatible with Burkina Faso’s future The people of Burkina Faso should abandon the idea of democracy, declared the nation’s military leader in a prime-time state television interview. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power three years ago, argued that democratic systems do not align with Burkina Faso’s unique needs and suggested […]

Burkina Faso’s military leader dismisses democracy as incompatible with the nation’s future Article Information Reading time: 5 min The people of Burkina Faso must abandon the concept of democracy, declared the nation’s military leader in a televised address on Thursday evening. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power three years ago, argued that the democratic system […]

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Hôpital Général de Référence in Niamey hosted a landmark ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chinese medical team‘s presence in Niger. The event was presided over by the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, marking five decades of continuous support, expertise, and dedication from […]

Share Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on LinkedIn Share Executive summary Following a series of military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, press freedom in the three Sahel countries has witnessed an increasingly downward trend. Independent journalism faces threats from both regime authorities as well as broader insecurity in the region from […]

Togo’s economic stability continued to be a key feature in February 2026, as the country registered a controlled, albeit slightly upward, movement in consumer prices. The inflation rate for this period stood at a modest 0.4%. This figure represents a marginal acceleration from the 0.2% recorded in the preceding month, indicating a sustained pattern of […]

The United States is amplifying its strategic signals directed at Niger, following prior diplomatic efforts and engagements in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso. Such concerted action underscores Washington’s ambition to re-establish a significant diplomatic presence within the critical Sahel region. This proactive approach aims to foster regional stability, counter emerging threats, and reinforce American influence […]

CAN 2025 : le Maroc déclaré champion d’Afrique, le Sénégal ne veut pas en rester là La Coupe d’Afrique des Nations de football connaît un dénouement inédit. Le Sénégal, sacré champion il y a deux mois, se voit retirer son titre par la Confédération africaine de football, au profit du Maroc. Par Jérôme Val  • Publié […]

Foot, CAN Le Maroc déclaré gagnant de la CAN 2025 par la Confédération africaine de football La Confédération africaine de football a indiqué ce mardi, dans un communiqué, que le Maroc était finalement le vainqueur de la CAN 2025 après les incidents de la finale. Le Sénégal, privé de sa victoire sur le terrain, est déclaré « forfait » […]

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West Africa expert Francis Kpatindé examines the evolving dynamics between European nations, the United States, and Sahelian states as they reassess their strategic approaches. The European Union and Washington have recently signaled shifts in their engagement with the Sahel, a region grappling with political transitions and security challenges. On February 25, the U.S. State Department […]