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  • Published on 20:10 GMT

    Africa’s youngest leader, a friend of Russia, is celebrated by some and criticized by others

    ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — As news emerged this week about hundreds of Burkina Faso citizens killed separately by both jihadi groups and government forces, images of Burkina Faso’s junta leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore were plastered over Russian state media …

    Source: Associated Press - Neutral
  • Published on 18:06 GMT

    Burkina Faso’s 37-Year Old Leader Draws US Ire

    Ibrahim Traoré took power in a military coup in September 2022 and since then he has been drawing criticism from Western governments, not least the U.S., writes Alan MacLeod. (Illustration by MintPress News) By Alan MacLeod MintPress News Burkina Faso’s …

    Source: Consortium News - Left-wing
  • Published on 09:37 GMT

    Path towards peaceful outcome to changing political situations in Central Sahel

    BY MAYOWA KAMARUDEEN IBRAHIM The Central Sahel region, encompassing Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has long been a focal point of global attention due to its complex interplay of insecurity, governance challenges and external interferences. Over the past …

    Source: The Cable - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Rebuilding ECOWAS amid AES tariff shock

    The decision of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a coalition of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, to impose a 0.5 per cent tariff on all goods imported into the AES is hardly surprisingly, as it indicates a bid to consolidate its stand, redefine its …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    Falana Calls For Youth-Led Revolution To Revive Democracy In ECOWAS, Critiques Governance In Regional Bloc

    The state of democratic governance in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region has reached a critical point, according to renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana SAN.   Speaking at a regional conference on …

    Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
  • Published on May 10, 2025

    Neo-Colonialism Opens New Chapter of Struggle in West Africa

    Francophone Africa was never fully decolonised. In the name of protecting French property located in its former colonies, France insisted on, and the former colonies agreed to, the stationing of French troops in those countries. This gave France immense …

    Source: NewsClick - Left-wing
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    ‘A step too far’: Malians protest military gov’t moves to hold on to power

    When Mali’s Colonel Assimi Goita first seized power in a coup in 2020, the West African nation erupted in joy. His promises to hold elections and bring stability to parts of the country troubled by armed groups were tantalising for a nation under siege. …

    Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
  • Published on 17:57 GMT

    The Taliban and Burkina Faso ambassadors pledge new trade and mining cooperation

    Article content DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Taliban’s acting ambassador to Iran has met with his Burkina Faso counterpart in the Iranian capital Tehran as part of a broader outreach effort by the West African country to win new trade partners, according to …

    Source: Winnipeg Sun - Pending
  • Published on 10:59 GMT

    International Gymnastics Course Holds in Abuja

    By Andrew Abah  The National Sports Commission (NSC) continues to make significant strides in positioning Nigeria into a global sporting hub, as the ongoing 2025/2028 International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Judges …

    Source: Prompt News Online - Neutral
  • Published on May 12, 2025

    Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

    ShareSave A charismatic 37-year-old, Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has skilfully built the persona of a pan-Africanist leader determined to free his nation from what he regards as the clutches of Western imperialism and neo- …

    Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on May 11, 2025

    How broken promises fuel young Africans’ admiration for military rulers

    …Over half of Africans will accept military rule – Report …Propaganda, frustration built Ibrahim Traoré as messiah …Military rule not solution to Africa’s governance crisis – Analyst For decades, Africa’s youths were the foot soldiers of democracy, …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Mali’s military government suspends all political activities

    Mali’s military government has suspended all political activities across the country “until further notice”. The decree signed on Wednesday by transitional president, General Assimi Goita, cited “reasons of public order” and applies to both parties and …

    Source: Africanews - Neutral
  • Published on May 9, 2025

    Is Captain Ibrahim Traoré Burkina Faso’s Next Sankara?

    1 Since seizing power in a September 2022 coup, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s 37-year-old transitional president, has captivated Africa’s youth and polarised global observers. To his supporters, he is a modern-day Thomas Sankara—a fearless …

    Source: Sierra Eye Magazine - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    Maga Talks Big, But Africa Is Not In The Discussion

    From not mentioning Africa in his presidential campaign, to not inviting any African leader to his inaugural ceremony, it's quite obvious that Africa is not in the plans for Donald Trump's MAGA vision. And just when we thought of giving him benefit …

    Source: The Nigerian Voice - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 8, 2025

    A Letter to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai

    Your Excellency: I write to you with a profound sense of urgency and concern regarding the escalating geopolitical tensions in West Africa, particularly between Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire, and the broader implications for Liberia’s sovereignty, …

    Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
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