Why the Burkina Faso Attacks Came at Exactly the Wrong Time Penelope Chester January 25, 2016The capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, fell victim to an unfortunately all too familiar pattern of violence - a hotel in a capital, a place frequented primarily by Westerners, brazenly attacked by a group of some terrorist persuasion. The effects of the att...
It’s a Brand New Day in Burkina Faso Penelope Chester December 1, 2015Burkina Faso holds successful elections one year after strong man Blaise Compaore stepped down amid popular protests.
What You Need to Know About the Coup in Burkina Faso Penelope Chester September 17, 2015Less than a year since Blaise Compaoré was ousted from power in Burkina Faso, presidential guard forces just took over the reins of power in Burkina Faso. Members of the Presidential Security Regiment (RSP) interrupted a cabinet meeting of the transitional gov...
Things Are Looking Good for Burkina Faso Penelope Chester November 19, 2014A career diplomat and an army man are the new transitional leaders
Burkina Faso’s Uncertain Transition Penelope Chester November 13, 2014A rocky transition after 30 years of one man rule.
Au Revoir, Blaise Campaore? Mark Leon Goldberg October 31, 2014Burkina Faso is in full scale upheaval.
Why Protesters Have Taken to the Streets of Burkina Faso Penelope Chester October 28, 2014Protests are rocking the streets of Ouagadougou
