Military coups and the threat to democracy in Africa
On 5 September 2021, Alpha Condé, the president of the West African nation of Guinea, was arrested by a group of coup plotters led by…
Southern African governments, the economy and the youth
As one of Africa’s most industrialized countries, South Africa’s rising unemployment rate, to a record 34.4 percent, has become a cause for concern among economists,…
Thomas Sankara ushered a new dawn for women in Burkina Faso
Women’s emancipation was a key element in Sankara’s vision and mission for Burkina Faso. As a Marxist/Leninist, he linked women’s oppression to the capitalist and…
Thomas Sankara was a special brand feminist
Thomas Sankara was a man of many facets. A soldier, a revolutionary, an ideologue and a nationalist. Unknown to some, Sankara was also a feminist,…
COVID-19 and corruption In Burkina Faso
The spread of COVID-19 in Burkina Faso necessitated the provision of special budgets for sensitization, testing, vaccine and costs of enforcing restrictive measure to curb…
COVID-19 in Burkina Faso: Facts, myths and consequences
Like many countries in the world, Burkina Faso encountered the COVID-19 Pandemic in early March 2020 and a real battle for survival was unleashed. This…
Diabetes, a real health concern in Burkina Faso
Like many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Burkina Faso battles with considerable health challenges. The main diseases affecting the Burkinabè population are: malaria, leprosis, onchocerciasis, the…
Hip hop, national and Pan African identity in Burkina Faso
The dawn of the movement As I indicated in the previous entry on music and dance in Burkina Faso, hip hop and rap music found…
Music and dance in Burkina Faso
Music and dance are an inextricable part of African culture and identity. In many African societies, music and dance play significant roles in religious and…
Promoting research and innovation in a post-COVID-19 era
The development and diffusion of knowledge, new technologies and innovations are drivers of inclusive, prosperous and innovative societies resilient to climate change. Knowledge and skills…