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…
The fight against killer alcohol in Burkina Faso
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…
Deadly alcoholic drinks in Burkina Faso: Morgues that are patronized
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…
Uneasy times for Burkina Faso: Terrorist attacks and citizen conflicts
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…
‘Easy’ and quick money: From Burkina Faso to Ghana
In each of these two countries, the desire to be rich has had results that are really hard to fathom. Let us start from the…
Beyond the walls – part 2
A GEM chronicle Arrests and jail sentences can throw a mother’s entire life into disarray, and she must not be burdened with other responsibilities as…
The massacre of civilians in Burkina Faso
Background of this violence Since 2015, Burkina Faso, a country that was renowned for peace, security and safety in West Africa has turned into a…
Beyond the walls
A GEM chronicle…part one The youngest ‘prisoner’ I have ever met was a ten-month-old baby at the Nsawam Female Prison. He was, unfortunately, incarcerated with…
The truth at last! Compaoré charged with Sankara’s death
On the Burkinabè political scene, the main news these days is the inculpation of former president, Blaise Compaoré, for the assassination of his brother in…
Are we breeding motivated offenders?
Part 2…Continued from last week Last week, I shared the story of Uwa, a young girl who was gang raped and gruesomely murdered in cold…