Burkina Faso

  • Feb 10, 2021
  • 2 min read

Barkhane may see changes but not departure from Sahel

The French Senate yesterday questioned the government over its military operations in the Sahel

Burkina Faso
  • Feb 5, 2021
  • 7 min read

Jihadist violence in Sahel will persist in 2021

Jihadist fighting on multiple fronts in the Sahel is frustrating counterinsurgency operations

Niger
  • Feb 5, 2021
  • 2 min read

Negotiations may enter Burkina Faso security equation

The prime minister has hinted that the government is open to talks with jihadists

Burkina Faso
  • Feb 2, 2021
  • 7 min read

Burkina Faso’s Kabore will grapple with diverse crises

Co-optation of the former opposition leader strengthens the president's hand, but large-scale challenges persist

Burkina Faso
  • Jan 18, 2021
  • 7 min read

Governance failures stifle the Sahel

Decades after independence, Sahelian states still grapple with a lack of resources, corruption and escalating conflict

Niger
  • Dec 3, 2020
  • 7 min read

Donors look divided over approaches to the Sahel

A European-led donor conference for the Sahel met the organisers’ target but next year will bring more needs

West Africa
  • Nov 27, 2020
  • 2 min read

Win for Burkina Faso's Kabore likely to be upheld

The incumbent is set for a first-round victory, despite opposition claims of fraud

Burkina Faso
  • Nov 24, 2020
  • 2 min read

Burkinabe opposition's poll criticisms may do little

The opposition has denounced the conduct of last weekend's polls

Burkina Faso