Russia is increasingly expanding its geopolitical footprint in Africa by solidifying strategic alliances with the military-led governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—collectively known as the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES). This growing partnership marks a significant shift in regional power dynamics, as Moscow seeks both political influence and access to Africa’s vast mineral wealth. […]
•This Happened Amid Escalating Tensions in Burkina Faso Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso| President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has reportedly survived another assassination attempt, the latest in a growing series of threats against his leadership. This marks the 18th such known attempt since he seized power in a 2022 military coup, underlining the intensifying instability within […]
•A Strategic Investment in Burkina Faso’s Economic Future Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has inaugurated the Laongo cement factory, marking a significant step in the country’s industrial expansion. The facility, located in the commune of Ziniaré within the Plateau-Central region, is a project of the Sino Burkina Cement Industrial Company (CISINOB) and was developed […]
Burkina Faso has made a historic leap in sustainable transportation with the launch of Itaoua, the country’s first-ever electric vehicle (EV) brand. Named after a village in Tanghin-Dassouri, Kadiogo Province, Itaoua represents a bold step towards modernizing the nation’s automotive industry while embracing environmental sustainability. This groundbreaking initiative is the result of a strategic partnership […]
In a decisive step toward decolonizing Burkina Faso’s judiciary and reclaiming cultural sovereignty, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced a ban on the wearing of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges. The move underscores the country’s commitment to shedding remnants of foreign influence and fostering a stronger sense of national identity. Judges in Burkina […]
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso| In a historic and symbolic move, Burkina Faso’s transitional President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, officially renamed one of the capital’s major thoroughfares, Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, as Boulevard Thomas Sankara, in honor of the country’s iconic revolutionary leader. The event marked a pivotal step in reaffirming national identity and paying homage to one […]
