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Dozens Killed in Attacks on Burkina Faso Army Base, Villages Amid Rising Insecurity
Multiple deadly attacks in Burkina Faso over the weekend have left scores dead, including soldiers, pro-government militiamen, and civilians, highlighting the deepening insecurity under the…
Support Traore’s Vision: Why Africans Must Back Sahel Alliance
The recent remarks by U.S. AFRICOM Commander, General Michael Langley, targeting Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traore, reflect deeper frustrations over the West’s diminishing…
No, Nigeria Did Not Launch Missile Strike on Burkina Faso
A viral Facebook post claiming Nigeria launched a missile strike on Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, is completely false. The post alleges that the attack targeted the presidential…
Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré Alive, Debunks Viral Death Rumours
Claims circulating online that Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has died are false. Viral TikTok videos spreading the rumour have been debunked, with no…
Nigeria to Host 35 Nations for Africa Day 2025, Spotlighting Unity, Trade &…
Nigeria is set to welcome delegates from over 35 countries for the 61st Africa Day celebration, scheduled to take place from May 24 to May 27 in Abuja.
The event, which marks the founding…
Disinformation Drives Support for Burkina Faso Junta Leader in Nigeria
In Lagos, Nigeria, local auto mechanic Kehinde Sanni praises Burkina Faso's military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traore, as a model leader—even though he has never visited the country.…
Activists MarxistKola, Hanson Released After DSS Arrest Over Rally Supporting Burkina…
Human rights activists Idokpayi Kola, popularly known as MarxistKola, and Orako Hanson have been released from custody after being detained by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS)…
Sahel Group Condemns Ukraine Over Alleged Threat to Burkina Faso Leader Attending…
The Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network (SaS-CaN) has strongly condemned what it describes as a threat made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim…
Mali’s Junta Risks Tribal Unrest as Ethnic Tensions Deepen
Ethnic and tribal tensions are rising in Mali as the prolonged rule of the military junta, led by Colonel Assimi Goïta, threatens the fragile balance among the country’s diverse communities,…
AI Tribute to Pope Francis Sparks Debate Over African Support for Military Rule
A digitally generated tribute to Pope Francis, falsely attributed to Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso, has reignited concerns over the growing glorification of military leaders across…