Senegal secures CAF appeal decision ahead of CAS appeal for CAN 2025
The Senegalese Football Federation has finally received the reasoned decision from the CAF Appeals Jury, paving the way for an appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). After three weeks of uncertainty, this decision enables Senegal to challenge the CAF’s ruling that awarded Morocco the CAN 2025 title by default. CAF appeal decision […]
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Can 2025 host decision disputed by senegalese football federation
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made headlines three weeks ago when it stripped the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from Senegal, awarding hosting rights to Morocco instead. This decision followed the controversial final whistle in the AFCON 2024 final in Rabat on January 18th. Understandably, the Teranga Lions refused to accept this outcome. […]
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Burkina Faso’s military leader faces intense scrutiny over human rights
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, a 36-year-old military leader, now commands Burkina Faso from the Koulouba palace, having seized power and abolished democratic elections. In a recent two-hour session with six journalists, the young captain presented a positive assessment of his administration. He claimed significant progress: the army was reclaiming national territory, industrial output was rising, gold […]
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Burkina Faso: the chasm between captain traoré’s claims and documented atrocities
In Burkina Faso, a stark divergence exists between the official narrative presented by Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the grim realities meticulously documented by human rights organizations. At 36, Traoré, who ascended to power without electoral mandate and subsequently dissolved democratic processes, frequently addresses the public and press from the Koulouba palace, painting an optimistic portrait […]
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Burkina Faso leader rejects democracy as path to stability
In a televised interview aired on state-run channels, Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared that the nation must abandon its pursuit of democracy, calling the system a destructive force that has brought no benefit to the Burkinabè people. Military ruler dismisses democratic governance Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three […]
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Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as unworkable
Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy as unworkable Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s military leader, has declared that the nation must “forget” democracy, calling it fundamentally incompatible with the country’s needs. Speaking in a televised interview, the 38-year-old head of state argued that Western-imposed democratic systems have repeatedly led to instability across Africa. Traoré, who […]
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Burkina Faso military leader rejects democracy in new interview
The military leader of Burkina Faso has declared that the nation must abandon democratic governance, calling it incompatible with the country’s needs. Speaking in a televised interview, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power three years ago, argued that the West African nation requires an entirely different system to address its unique challenges. Traoré, 38, who […]
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Ibrahim Traoré estime que le Burkina Faso doit « oublier » la démocratie – BBC News Afrique
Le Burkina Faso doit « oublier » la démocratie, déclare son dirigeant militaire Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, TASS via Reuters Article Information Author, Wedaeli Chibelushi Published 3 avril 2026 Temps de lecture: 5 min La démocratie « tue » et le peuple burkinabé doit « l’oublier », a […]
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Burkina Faso leader rejects democracy, eyes alternative governance
The people must abandon the idea of democracy, declared Burkina Faso’s military ruler during a state television interview, calling the system fundamentally flawed for the nation. Military ruler outlines vision for Burkina Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power three years ago, argued that Burkina Faso requires a radically different approach to governance, asserting that […]
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Human rights abuses in Burkina Faso escalating since 2023
Click to expand Image Escalating violence in Burkina Faso: a crisis of war crimes and crimes against humanity The Burkina Faso military, alongside allied militias and an Al-Qaeda-linked armed group, has killed over 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. The junta itself perpetrates severe abuses, fails to hold any side accountable, […]
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Can 2025: Senegal’s title loss explained and legal battle ahead
Sports Why did Senegal lose the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title? The CAF reversed its decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Senegal, reassigning it to Morocco after an appeal. This unprecedented move raises questions about overturning an already completed competition result and what to expect from the appeal filed […]
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Deadly jihadist assault claims 16 civilians in Niger
Sixteen civilians were tragically killed on Friday in Banibangou, a district in western Niger, following an armed assault that shattered a period of relative calm in the region. The attack occurred near the border with Mali, a hotspot for jihadist activity. The violence unfolded in the Tillabéri region, an area plagued by persistent security threats. […]
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