Burkina Faso President Bans Colonial-Era Judicial Wigs to Promote National Identity

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 […]

Burkina Faso Immortalizes Thomas Sankara with Boulevard Renaming and National Mausoleum

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 […]