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Burkina Faso: Burkinabe Debate Successor to Compaore
Crisis Group, 22 July 2013
For the first time since 1987, succession is being openly discussed in Burkina Faso. Read more »
Burkinabe Debate Successor to Compaore
Even if President Blaise Compaoré abides by the constitution and leaves power in 2015, his succession may still prove challenging as he has dominated the political scene for decades, reports the International Crisis Group.
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West Africa: Journalists From State-Owned Media Break Silence On Excessive Government Censorship
MFWA, 17 July 2013
Journalists from the State-owned media are protesting the excessive censoring and editorial interference by the government and State agencies. Read more »
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Central African Republic: President Says 'Security Has Returned'
VOA, 16 July 2013
The Central African Republic's (CAR) rebel leader-turned-interim president, Michel Djotodia, said late Monday that "security has returned' to much of the CAR despite continued… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Police Attack Opposition Demonstrators
MFWA, 8 July 2013
Several opposition demonstrators and journalists are reported to have been injured when police officers on June 29, 2013, fired tear gas to disrupt a protest march at Ouagadougou,… Read more »
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Burkina Faso: Human Rights Reports: Burkina Faso
State Department, 19 April 2013
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Read more »
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Burkina Faso: UN Expert Calls For Support To Protect Burkina Faso From Terrorism Threat
UN News, 12 April 2013
A United Nations independent expert today called for international support to ward off terrorism from Burkina Faso, stressing it remains vulnerable to radicalization and violent… Read more »
InFocus
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Several persons are reported to have been injured when police fired tear gas at protesters who were demonstrating against the creation of a new chamber in the National Assembly. Read more »
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About four million registered voters cast their ballots on Sunday to choose among 6,000 candidates competing for 127 seats in parliament. Read more »
