The military rulers of Burkina Faso have turned to a man once known as “Africa’s Che Guevara” as a way to rally a country struggling to defeat extremists and turning away from former Western allies ...

The coup leader can break this cycle of repression and violence only if he actively pursues reform and transparency ...

Despite promising to fight the security crisis that pushed them to stage a coup, Burkina Faso's military leaders have struggled to deal with the worsening crisis. According to conservative ...

Tension in the Sahel, especially in crisis-ridden Burkina Faso and Mali, shows no sign of abating, reaching critical levels .

At least 130 civilians were killed by Burkina Faso government forces and allied militia in March near the western town of ...

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — The military rulers of Burkina Faso have turned to a man once known as “Africa’s Che Guevara” as a way to rally a country struggling to defeat extremists ...

Burkina Faso’s military leaders have struggled to deal with the worsening crisis. According to conservative estimates, more than 60% of the country is now outside of government control ...