Africa: Highs and Lows of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (Mon, 06 Feb 2012)
People unite around their national football teams in Africa more than anywhere else in the world. In the fervour surrounding the 2012 African Cup of Nations, there are two points that attract the attention of bloggers. The first is the absence of the usual great nations of African football and the second is that of the complicated issue surrounding bonuses.
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Africa: 2012 Cup of Nations Kicks Off! (Wed, 25 Jan 2012)
The Africa Cup of Nations began in Bata, Equatorial Guinea this Saturday, January 21, kicking off three weeks of fierce competition.  The Cup is the most important international football competition in Africa.
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Africa: Good Development Blog (Fri, 13 Jan 2012)
Good Developments is a blog about African politics, development aid, peace and conflict. The blog is run by Katrin Eder and Peter Dörrie. Written by Ndesanjo Macha · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper
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Burkina Faso: Samuel Kiendrebeogo: 1949-2012 (Sat, 07 Jan 2012)
R.I.P. Samuel Kiendrebeogo: “The African media community lost a central voice this week with the passing of Samuel Kiendrebeogo, the veteran host of weekly media magazine Médias d'Afrique et D'Ailleurs on Voice of America's French service. Sam, as he was known, died while vacationing in his native Burkina Faso. He...
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Gaddafi's Lost Arsenal, a Threat to the Sahel Region (Wed, 02 Nov 2011)
Since the beginning of the conflict in Libya that toppled Gaddafi's regime, weapon trafficking has been on the rise in the Sahel region. The consequences of this trafficking threatens peace in a region that is already destabilized by poverty and vast uncontrolled areas.
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France, Africa: Suitcases Filled with Cash Expose the Françafrique Connection (Sun, 18 Sep 2011)
In the wake of the Dominique Strauss Kahn scandal, a new furore is now rocking France and the upcoming 2012 French presidential campaign. Robert Bourgi, a shady lawyer and advisor for "African affairs" has confessed to acting as a go-between for French politicians and Francophone Africa heads of state.
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Burkina Faso and Niger: Haven for Gaddafi ? (Tue, 06 Sep 2011)
René Dassié reports that Gaddafi and a heavily armed convoy might be headed to Burkina Faso via Niger [fr]. Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaoré has yet to confirm that he offered refuge to the deposed Libyan leader. Written by Lova Rakotomalala · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter...
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Burkina Faso: Song Gets Musician Into Trouble (Sat, 11 Jun 2011)
Sean Jacobs posts a video of the song that got the Burkinabe reggae singer Sams’K Le Jah into trouble with the the government of Blaise Compaore. Written by Ndesanjo Macha · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper
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Burkina Faso: Netizens Debate Political Turmoil on Facebook Group (Mon, 06 Jun 2011)
The 2,000 member strong opposition Facebook group “Blaise Compaoré doit partir” ([President] Blaise Compaoré must go) is one of the platforms netizens are turning to to share news, updates and opinions [fr] about the tense situation in Burkina Faso, where mutinous militaries and presidential forces clashed last week in the town...
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Burkina Faso: Bobo Dioulasso Under Curfew (Fri, 03 Jun 2011)
Jonas, on Fasopresse, gives  his account of the lootings and unrest [fr] in Bobo Dioulasso, the economic capital of Burkina Faso. The city is now also affected by the ongoing conflict between  the government and mutinous militaries that begun back in February. Written by Claire Ulrich · Translated by Claire Ulrich ·...
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Africa: African Cartoonist Top Somalia Cartoon competition (Fri, 20 May 2011)
African cartoonists win cartoon competition: “Cartoonists either based in or originally from Africa have made a clean sweep of the prizes on offer during the inaugural edition of the Hadaf Somalia International Cartoon Competition. The competition was organized by the Association of East African Cartoonists (KATUNI).” Written by Ndesanjo Macha...
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Burkina Faso: President Campaoré Flees from Mutiny (Fri, 15 Apr 2011)
Grioo reports that Burkina Faso President Campaoré has fled the Capital City (fr) Ouagadougou under the pressure of mutinous soldiers. The onset of the discontent in the army was reported on April 2nd when a mutiny first broke out. Written by Lova Rakotomalala · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook ·...
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Burkina Faso: Mutinous Soldiers Ransack Mayor and Minister's Home (Sat, 02 Apr 2011)
Grioo reports that the homes of the Chief of the army, the minister of interior and the mayor of Ouagadougou were pillaged by soldiers(fr) outraged at the condemnation of one of their own after the death of student Justin Zongo. The opposition is asking for Campaore to resign (fr) and Air France has...
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Burkina Faso: Burkinabé Drums (Thu, 24 Mar 2011)
Learn about different types of drums from Burkina Faso: “Percussion forms the basis of music making in Burkina. Drums are used in daily life, to signal a journey or a return from the fields, to accompany mask dances and to codify secret languages solely understood by initiates.” Written by Ndesanjo...
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Africa: Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (Sat, 26 Feb 2011)
Boukari Ouédraogo wrote [Fr] on his blog: ” The 22nd edition of the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou will take place in Ouagadougou from February 26th to March 5th. This year's theme is “African Cinema and Markets.” Written by Abdoulaye Bah · Translated by Rhita Boufelliga · View...
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