Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso dissolves all political parties
On Jan 29, 2026, Burkina Faso's military-led government, headed by Captain Ibrahim Traore, issued a decree formally dissolving all political parties.
Burkina Faso’s former president accused of assassination plot
In Jan 2026, the military government of Burkina Faso announced it had thwarted an assassination plot aimed at President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
Mali, Burkina Faso issues reciprocal US travel ban
The underlying story is the Sahel’s shift away from a Western-led order and toward Russia, China and other non-Western partners.
Alliance of Sahel States Summit 2025
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) reached a critical milestone in late 2025 during its second official summit in Bamako, Mali.