Hausa replaces French as the official language of Niger, in a bold assertion of sovereigntyWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Jean-Christophe Brunet2 weeks ago
Southern France is enveloped in ‘multi-source pollution’ cocktail due to Saharan dust and Canadian wildfiresWritten by Juke Carolina3 weeks ago
Sharp decline in Reporters Without Borders Global World Press Freedom Index in Francophone AfricaWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura30 May 2025
In Burkina Faso, the artist Fasky uses photography to promote resilience and social engagementWritten by Joel Hevi, Jean SovonTranslated by Jean-Christophe Brunet8 December 2024
What is hindering the complete eradication of polio in Africa?The challenges include, lack of good roads, language barriers and misinformationWritten by Guest Contributor5 December 2024
West and Central Africa flooded despite minor role in climate changeSolutions exist but are not implementedWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura28 October 2024
Beyond the crisis narratives, there is much beauty, strength and resilience in the Sahelian storyThe story of this vast region in Africa is more layered and nuanced than depicted in world news headlinesWritten by Adesewa Olofinko15 October 2024
Who is Iron Biby, the athlete making Burkina Faso proud?The weight lifter was recently named the world's strongest manWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Jean-Christophe Brunet20 September 2024
Vaping loopholes are endangering children and the environment in Nigeria and Burkina FasoThere are no laws to regulate vaping or for proper disposal of e-cigarettesWritten by The Colonist Report3 August 2024
Komlan Avoulete analyzes extended transition periods in West AfricaOpposition to these military regimes still existsWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura16 July 2024
The maritime crews keeping Africa connected to the internetA submarine landslide in Africa caused underwater cables to breakWritten by Jacobo NájeraTranslated by Ameya Nagarajan15 July 2024
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré granted blank check to remain in powerThe majority of Burkinabé citizens support the country’s military regime.Written by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura9 July 2024
Survey launches to attract women journalists for training fellowships in Burkina Faso, Senegal and TogoThe goal is to start a pan-African network of women journalists covering women’s issuesWritten by Jeslyn Lemke2 June 2024
Local reactions to the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWASThe nature of the split leaves little hope that the three countries will rejoin the regional bodyWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Georgia Popplewell27 February 2024
Interview with the political figure Boubacar Touré on the coup which overthrew Niger's presidentMali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea are standing by the actors behind Niger's coup Written by Jean SovonTranslated by Adam Long27 November 2023
Fraudsters impersonate African Union chair using AIScammers imitated Moussa Faki Mahamat's voice, even conducting meetings with European leadersWritten by Zita Zage, Africa Feeds4 November 2023
Understanding the long-lasting nature of the conflicts in the Sahel: an interview with expert Jonathan GuiffardThe Sahel states need to listen to marginalized people's grievancesWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Adam Long30 October 2023
The Sahel faces resurgence of terrorist attacksA resurgence of terrorist attacks could create further instability in the SahelWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura26 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 Memarian9 August 2023
Africa reimagined: Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré advocates for resilience, recognition, and resistanceAn impassioned call for self-reliance at the Russia-Africa summitWritten by Richard Atimniraye7 August 2023
North-eastern Niger has become a safe haven for refugees fleeing armed attacks in the SahelPeoples of the Sahel countries find refuge in NigerWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Adam Long5 July 2023
Sahel schoolteachers face Jihadist threatHundreds of thousands of children denied new school year entryWritten by Jean Sovon, Patrick DegbeviTranslated by Laura28 June 2023
Taiwan and Burkina Faso: A tumultuous history of cooperation and estrangementTaiwan could use its democratic assets to foster relations in AfricaWritten by Filip Noubel5 June 2023
Fighting violent extremism in the Sahel and West Africa: A real challenge for religious leadersThe responsibility of religious leaders in the fight against violent extremismWritten by Arnauld KassouinTranslated by Jean-Christophe Brunet2 May 2023
Burkinabe music reflects the country’s openness to globalisationZouk, coupé-décalé, and slam are all part of the musical landscapeWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Jean-Christophe Brunet3 April 2023