Putin, at Summit With African Leaders, Casts West as Mutual Foe At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders hinted at tempering support.
The Life of an Ambassador’s Wife In Burkina Faso, a diplomatic spouse spends her days within the boundaries of the embassy.
New Burkina Faso Coup Raises Question About Security A military officer removed another military leader who had seized power only eight months ago. Whether he can do better is another question.
Ex-Leader of Burkina Faso Convicted in Killing of Predecessor A military tribunal sentenced former President Blaise Compaoré, who is now in exile, to life in prison for his role in the 1987 assassination.
Ex-Leader of Burkina Faso Convicted in Killing of Predecessor A military tribunal sentenced former President Blaise Compaoré, who is now in exile, to life imprisonment for his role in the 1987 killing of Thomas Sankara.