In late August, Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa, took a bold step by taking control of two gold mines from Endeavour Mining, a big company based in London. This move highlights a bigger issue in Africa, where many countries are rich in natural resources like gold, yet still
On August 23, a terrorist group called Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin attacked the town of Barsalogho, located in Sanmatenga province, central Burkina Faso. This horrific event left up to 200 people dead and many others injured. The community was shaken, and the aftermath led to a series of serious actions
In mid-July, Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traore, made a bold statement. He revealed that he had evidence of a secret plan to destabilize the country, and he pointed fingers at France. According to Traore, this plot was not just backed by France but also by its allies Benin and Côte
Recently, social media in West Africa buzzed with startling news: the Ukrainian embassy in Côte d’Ivoire might be secretly helping terrorists in the north of the country to attack neighboring Burkina Faso. This shocking claim has stirred up serious concerns. Our GGI Confidential subscribers get full access to GreatGameInternational’s real-time
Two weeks ago, GreatGameInternational revealed how Niger and Mali stunned the world by severing ties with Ukraine, accusing it of backing terrorist groups that have caused deadly attacks in their countries. This bold decision comes as both nations, now ruled by military governments, shift away from Western influence and turn
In a historic and bold move, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the 36-year-old leader of Burkina Faso, announced the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) with Mali and Niger, aiming to unite their 72 million people into one powerful federation. Speaking passionately about their shared heritage and struggles, Traoré and
On July 6, 2024, the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger signed a new defense pact called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) during a summit in Niger’s capital. This pact, designed to support each other against rebellions and external threats, marks a bold move away from the
The driving forced behind the Burkina Faso coup currently taking place within West Africa is yet another individual who is from a quite long line of US trainees. The latest turn of events have seen the removal of an elected president.