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Sahel Jihadist Rivalry Edges Closer to Nigeria’s Northwest
A disputed claim of more than 400 deaths in Burkina Faso highlights the intensifying rivalry between Islamic State-linked fighters and al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM, with implications for security across the Niger-Nigeria borderlands.
Burkina Faso irrigation plan: where the CFA254.79bn really goes
Burkina Faso has announced a CFA254.79 billion irrigation plan to develop 50,000 hectares of land. But with only 2% of the budget earmarked for immediate dry-season measures, the biggest test will be whether the investment delivers water to farmers.
Burkina Faso Makes the Case for Information Sovereignty at Ouagadougou Conference
Burkina Faso is making information sovereignty a central part of its national agenda. At the UACO conference in Ouagadougou, officials called for African-led narratives and stronger regional media cooperation, while press freedom groups pointed to suspensions and the conscription of critical journalists.
Imam Kindo detention tests Burkina Faso’s religious freedoms law, 100 freed
The release of about 100 supporters of Imam Kindo has done little to ease tensions in Burkina Faso, where the prominent Sunni scholar remains in custody. His detention has become a focal point in a wider debate over religious freedoms, security concerns and the government's approach to combating extremism.
Burkina Faso 164 Tonnes Gold Refinery Opens, Where Will the Gold Come From?
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first major state-backed gold refinery, Raffinor-BF, as Captain Ibrahim Traoré accelerates efforts to retain more value from the country's largest export and position Ouagadougou as a regional refining hub.
