Qui est Ibrahim Traoré du Burkina Faso, le capitaine burkinabè qui fait des vagues en Afrique de l'Ouest?

Le capitaine Ibrahim Traoré est l'actuel dirigeant de la transition du Burkina Faso. Il a pris le pouvoir après avoir renversé par un coup d'État le lieutenant-colonel Paul Henri Damiba en septembre 2022. Le capitaine, âgé de 37 ans, avait soutenu …

Burkina Faso's military leader focuses on economic autonomy

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has led Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is focusing on economic autonomy to reduce reliance on foreign aid and harness internal resources.  This strategy,  aligned with the Alliance of Sahel States alongside Mali and Niger, …

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is making waves in west Africa. Who is he?

Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led against Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba in September 2022. The 37-year-old captain had supported Damiba, his commanding officer, …

Burkina Faso revolutionizes prison reform with innovative agricultural program

By Twink Jones Gadama Burkina Faso has introduced a pioneering prison reform program that prioritizes rehabilitation, agricultural development, and restorative justice. According to the new criminal law, prisoners and those awaiting sentences can work in …

Farming communities in Burkina Faso are improving their agricultural practices with innovative weather tools

Ghana Faces Escalating Jihadist Threat from Burkina Faso Border

Ghana Faces Escalating Jihadist Threat from Burkina Faso Border

Ghana, which shares its northern border with conflict-ridden Burkina Faso, is increasingly vulnerable to infiltration by extremist groups such as JNIM and ISGS. Some analysts note that Ghanaian citizens may already be joining these groups, motivated by …

Vatican praises Burkina Faso for fight against terrorism

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Cardinal Pietro Cardinal Parolin has praised authorities in Burkina Faso for their effort to regain control of the country, which has suffered attacks by Islamist terrorism. The Vatican’s Secretary of State was speaking Monday after …

Offensive Agricole: Burkina Faso | Africa’s New Directions

Burkina Faso has started an agricultural development strategy to achieve food sovereignty by 2025. Between climate change, rising prices and security threats, Burkina Faso has an urgent need to develop sustainable food sovereignty. In response to this …

In Audience with Burkina Faso’s President, Vatican Secretary of State Says Holy See Supports Peace Efforts

This relationship, the Italian-born Cardinal noted, fosters collaboration in initiatives aimed at helping the most vulnerable populations, particularly through projects related to education, healthcare, and social welfare. “The relationship leads to common …