Burkina Faso’s military ruler declares democracy obsolete for the nation Photo credit: TASS via Reuters Article Information Temps de lecture: 5 min During a nationally televised interview on Thursday evening,

The military leader of Burkina Faso has declared that the nation must abandon democracy entirely, calling it a system that “destroys” rather than serves the people. In a televised address

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The political landscape in West Africa is undergoing a profound transformation. Currently, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are governed by military leaders who assumed control between 2020 and 2023. These

In Burkina Faso, a troubling pattern has emerged as authorities target journalists and activists critical of the regime. A recently released list of individuals sought for alleged ‘conspiracy with terrorist

Renforcer la synergie pour le financement de la santé au Niger Le Niger, nation enclavée d’Afrique de l’Ouest, a été marqué par des sécheresses récurrentes et des instabilités sécuritaires. Ces

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