Tag: Burkina Faso
police and customs are the most affected by corruption, according to a report
In Burkina Faso, the national anti-corruption network (REN-LAC) released its latest report on Tuesday, December 6. It focuses on the state of corruption, but also its perception during the year…
ECOWAS gives Mali until January to release 46 Ivorian soldiers
The 62nd Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ended on Sunday evening 4 December. The organization calls for the release…
the president of the transition says he foiled an attempted coup
In Burkina Faso, transitional president Captain Ibrahim Traoré announced that a coup attempt targeted his power last week. He met several civil society organizations on Thursday, December 1 in Ouagadougou…
the recruitment of volunteers in the face of terrorism exceeds the objectives set
In Burkina Faso, the authorities announced on Thursday 24 November that they had recruited 90,000 volunteers for the defense of the homeland (VDP), civilian auxiliaries intended to assist the army…
Joey le Soldat: “All is not lost if we keep fighting”
/ Podcasts / Cultural guest He is one of the proponents of “conscious” rap in Africa. Joey le Soldat releases a new album this Friday, November 25, Back to the…
Music: Burkinabe rapper Joey le Soldat: words as weapons
Joey le Soldat, that is his name, is in the news with his fourth album Back to the roots… 14 titles to take the world to heart and say what…
Prime Minister wants to diversify partnerships to fight terrorism
In Burkina Faso, Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela faced the deputies this Saturday for his general policy statement. While thanking certain neighboring partners for having facilitated the acquisition…
new demonstration against the French military presence in Ouagadougou
In Burkina Faso, dozens of people demonstrated in the streets of the capital against the French presence in the country. They demand the departure of the French ambassador. The demonstrators…
the UN calls for an investigation into possible abuses in the North
In Burkina Faso, it is crucial that an investigation be carried out quickly on allegations of military abuse in the north of the country, Seif Magango, spokesperson for the United…
resignation of Minister Roch Donatien Nagalo, accused of embezzlement
In Burkina Faso, the Minister of Industrial Development, Trade, Handicrafts and SMEs resigned on Tuesday 8 November. Appointed on October 25, Roch Donatien Nagalo was challenged by several trade associations.…