Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is making waves in west Africa. Who is he?: Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led against Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba in September 2022. The 37-year-old captain had supported Damiba, his commanding officer, in a putsch …
Why Burkina Faso’s transition offers lessons in how to manage a constitutional crisis: Graffiti in Ouagadougou reads "Compaore, you're the thug!" It appeared a few days after President Blaise Compaore stepped down. Photo by Sia Kambou/AFP via Getty Images Constitutional government in Burkina Faso can be said to have begin with the proclamation of independence …
South Africa in the news: Tokyo Olympics: Hugues Fabrice Zango wins Burkina Faso’s first ever Olympic medal: Hugues Fabrice Zango wins Burkina Faso’s first ever Olympic medal as he claims bronze in the men’s triple jump.: “South Africa” – BingNews Amazing stay with great hospitality by entire staff. – Review of The Fern Leo Resort …