Lavrov pursues Russian charm act in Africa

Published on : 10/02/2023 – 23:28 It was in Khartoum in Sudan that Serguei Lavrov ended his African tour. The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs pledges his support to the countries of the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea in their fight against terrorism. Moscow also promises to step up its engagement on the continent. … Read more

Meeting between the heads of diplomacy of Mali, Guinea and Burkina, in Ouagadougou

The heads of diplomacy of the three West African countries ruled by the military following coups – Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso – met on Thursday, February 9, in Ouagadougou, announced the Burkinabè government. This encounter comes two days after the visit to Mali on Tuesday by the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergei Lavrovwhich … Read more

President Traoré denies a “diplomatic break” with France

Published on : 04/02/2023 – 11:53 Ten days after requesting the departure, within a month, of French troops from Burkina Faso, the president resulting from the coup, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, assured Friday that this did not mean “a diplomatic break” with France. The president of Burkina Faso resulting from a coup d’etat, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, … Read more

West African cotton farmers face falling incomes

Published on : 03/02/2023 – 00:09 The 2022/2023 cotton campaign promises to be difficult. Between the fertilizer crisis and pest attacks, productivity and production are down among the main producers in West Africa, with the exception of Benin. A crisis that will have repercussions on the standard of living of producers. In Mali, the cotton … Read more

The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso proposes the creation of a “federation” between his country and Mali

Published on : 02/02/2023 – 23:19 Burkinabe Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla proposed, Thursday, February 2, the creation of a “federation” between his country and Mali, both confronted with jihadist violence and led by putschist soldiers who demanded the departure of the French soldiers from their soils. He met his Malian counterpart Choguel … Read more

at least thirteen people killed in an attack in the Sahel region

Published on : 31/01/2023 – 13:10 According to the army staff, an attack carried out by “residual elements of armed groups” killed at least thirteen people in northern Burkina Faso on Monday 30 January. The attack occurred on Monday afternoon in Burkina’s northern Sahel region, according to an army statement released on Tuesday. This document … Read more

organizations demonstrate their support for the transition and the army

Published on : 28/01/2023 – 20:37 In Burkina Faso, several social organizations demonstrated this Saturday, January 28, at Place de la Nation in Ouagadougou, to support the ongoing transition. This transition support gathering was also intended to support the Defense and Security Forces, the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland as well as the … Read more

Recall of the ambassador to Burkina Faso, France in a delicate position in West Africa

Published on : 27/01/2023 – 23:17 After confirming the recall of its troops to Burkina Faso within “one month” in accordance with the will of the Burkinabe power, Paris recalled its ambassador to Ouagadougou for consultations without mentioning his replacement. A look back at a hectic diplomatic week with Antoine Glaser. This is another victory … Read more