Benin and Nigeria forge new military alliance to counter cross-border terrorism
COTONOU – In a pivotal development for sub-regional stability, the military high commands of Benin and Nigeria officially enacted an…
Month: April 2026
Burkina Faso: the cost of loyalty as internal fissures deepen
The seismic repercussions of Mahamadi Baguian’s demise, widely known as ‘Marshall’, continue to unsettle the foundations of Burkina Faso’s transitional…
Burkina Faso’s captain traoré declares democracy unsuitable
Ouagadougou – In a striking address broadcast on Thursday, April 2, via Burkina Faso’s state broadcaster, Radiotélévision du Burkina (RTB),…
Benin: clarifying child mortality statistics and the role of malnutrition
The misrepresentation of statistical data can profoundly distort its intended meaning and public perception. On March 31, 2026, during an…
Burkina Faso’s stark reality: human rights and captain traoré’s leadership
At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, adorned with newly minted captain’s insignia, presides over a presidential palace secured not through electoral…
Burkina Faso’s leader paints a rosy picture as human rights report reveals grim reality
At 36, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, adorned with freshly minted captain’s insignia, presides over a presidential palace he did not secure…
Niger’s civilian counter-terrorism initiative: unmasking the inherent risks
Niger’s official move to integrate civilians into its counter-terrorism struggle represents a critical admission: the regular armed forces can no…
Military leader of Burkina Faso declares democracy irrelevant
Burkina Faso’s military leader dismisses democracy as unsuitable for the nation Ouagadougou — Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré,…
Burkina Faso leader rejects democracy in televised address
The head of Burkina Faso’s military government has declared that democracy is not suited for the nation, urging citizens to…
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy in televised address
The military leader of Burkina Faso has declared that democracy is “killing” the nation and must be abandoned, during a…
Burkina Faso leader declares democracy obsolete and seeks alternative governance
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as incompatible with national progress The military head of state of Burkina Faso has…
Burkina Faso leader rejects democracy and dissolves political parties
Military ruler Ibrahim Traoré claims democracy is ‘not for us’ The military leader of Burkina Faso has declared that the…