Ouagadougou
Coverage of Ouagadougou in the Nexus archive.
- US-China AI rivalry becomes a battle to export competing tech governance visions
The US and China are competing to export their AI governance models globally, with the US funding a training center in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, to teach digital technology and AI based on the American tech ecosystem.
- Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France, a sudden move with far-reaching consequences
Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic ties with France in a sudden move. The decision was announced by President Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou.
- Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France
Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic ties with France, its former colonial ruler. A protest in Ouagadougou demanded the departure of the French ambassador and supported military leader Ibrahim Traoré.
- Burkina Faso authorities accused of secretly detaining prominent journalist
Burkina Faso authorities are accused of secretly detaining prominent journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, contradicting their account. An investigation by RSF found Oulon held at a villa in Ouagadougou. The detention has raised concerns about press freedom.