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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Every society relies on its work force for growth. Consequently, a healthy youth population is fundamental to the development of a society. Alcoholism in general…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), alcohol consumption killed 3,3 million people in 2012 and illegally produced alcohol or alcool frélaté, in French, represents…
On Friday 20 June 2021, the Burkinabè took to the streets to express their anger and disappointment over the government’s handling of recurrent terrorist attacks…