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Hausa replaces French as the official language of Niger, in a bold assertion of sovereignty

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

2 weeks ago

Southern France is enveloped in ‘multi-source pollution’ cocktail due to Saharan dust and Canadian wildfires

Written by Juke Carolina

3 weeks ago

Sharp decline in Reporters Without Borders Global World Press Freedom Index in Francophone Africa

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

30 May 2025

In Burkina Faso, the artist Fasky uses photography to promote resilience and social engagement

Written by Joel Hevi, Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

8 December 2024

Stories about Burkina Faso

What is hindering the complete eradication of polio in Africa?

The challenges include, lack of good roads, language barriers and misinformation

Written by Guest Contributor

5 December 2024

West and Central Africa flooded despite minor role in climate change

Solutions exist but are not implemented

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

28 October 2024

Beyond the crisis narratives, there is much beauty, strength and resilience in the Sahelian story

The story of this vast region in Africa is more layered and nuanced than depicted in world news headlines

Written by Adesewa Olofinko

15 October 2024

Who is Iron Biby, the athlete making Burkina Faso proud?

The weight lifter was recently named the world's strongest man

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

20 September 2024

Vaping loopholes are endangering children and the environment in Nigeria and Burkina Faso

There are no laws to regulate vaping or for proper disposal of e-cigarettes

Written by The Colonist Report

3 August 2024

Komlan Avoulete analyzes extended transition periods in West Africa

Opposition to these military regimes still exists

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

16 July 2024

The maritime crews keeping Africa connected to the internet

A submarine landslide in Africa caused underwater cables to break

Written by Jacobo Nájera

Translated by Ameya Nagarajan

15 July 2024

Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré granted blank check to remain in power

The majority of Burkinabé citizens support the country’s military regime.

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

9 July 2024

Survey launches to attract women journalists for training fellowships in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Togo

The goal is to start a pan-African network of women journalists covering women’s issues

Written by Jeslyn Lemke

2 June 2024

Local reactions to the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS

The nature of the split leaves little hope that the three countries will rejoin the regional body

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Georgia Popplewell

27 February 2024

Interview with the political figure Boubacar Touré on the coup which overthrew Niger's president

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea are standing by the actors behind Niger's coup

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

27 November 2023

Fraudsters impersonate African Union chair using AI

Scammers imitated Moussa Faki Mahamat's voice, even conducting meetings with European leaders

Written by Zita Zage, Africa Feeds

4 November 2023

Understanding the long-lasting nature of the conflicts in the Sahel: an interview with expert Jonathan Guiffard

The Sahel states need to listen to marginalized people's grievances

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

30 October 2023

The Sahel faces resurgence of terrorist attacks

A resurgence of terrorist attacks could create further instability in the Sahel

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

26 September 2023

‘My art is a tribute to my origins and childhood': An interview with Burkina Faso-born artist Saïdou Dicko

'[H]is evocative paintings, photographs, and drawings emanate a profound nostalgia ...'

Written by Omid Memarian

9 August 2023

Africa reimagined: Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré advocates for resilience, recognition, and resistance

An impassioned call for self-reliance at the Russia-Africa summit

Written by Richard Atimniraye

7 August 2023

North-eastern Niger has become a safe haven for refugees fleeing armed attacks in the Sahel

Peoples of the Sahel countries find refuge in Niger

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

5 July 2023

Sahel schoolteachers face Jihadist threat

Hundreds of thousands of children denied new school year entry

Written by Jean Sovon, Patrick Degbevi

Translated by Laura

28 June 2023

Taiwan and Burkina Faso: A tumultuous history of cooperation and estrangement

Taiwan could use its democratic assets to foster relations in Africa

Written by Filip Noubel

5 June 2023

Fighting violent extremism in the Sahel and West Africa: A real challenge for religious leaders

The responsibility of religious leaders in the fight against violent extremism

Written by Arnauld Kassouin

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

2 May 2023

Burkinabe music reflects the country’s openness to globalisation

Zouk, coupé-décalé, and slam are all part of the musical landscape

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

3 April 2023

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