Burkina Faso
Digging Up a Murdered President May Answer 30-Year-Old Questions in Burkina Faso
The first-ever investigation into the 1987 murder of President Thomas Sankara may shed light on what role, if any, was played by his eventual successor Blaise Compaore.
Details Emerge About French Commando Raid That Freed Hostage Held for 1,224 Days in Mali
A French general said 20 elite soldiers were involved in the operation Monday to free a Dutch citizen kidnapped in 2011 by al Qaeda-affiliated militants.
What Burkina Faso's Film Festival Means for African Cinema
We talked to some of competing filmmakers about why Africa needs FESPACO film fest, and picked out the best of the features, documentaries, and shorts.
Revolution in Burkina Faso: The Fall of Compaoré
VICE News documents the final hours of the president of Burkina Faso's 27-year long reign, as a popular revolution reaches its turbulent conclusion on the streets of the capital Ouagadougou.
Revolution in Burkina Faso: The Fall of Compaoré
VICE News documents the final hours of the president of Burkina Faso's 27-year long reign, as a popular revolution reaches its turbulent conclusion on the streets of the capital Ouagadougou.
December Is Party Time in Burkina Faso
December is packed with parties in Burkina Faso. All summer, the villagers work hard in the fields, but by the end of the fall the harvest is finally over—and then it's time to cut loose with beer, spaghetti, and wiggling butts.
Best Of 2014: Going to the Ends of the Earth
This year, we traveled around the world, getting high on gonads in the Arctic Circle, eating lamb in inner Mongolia, fishing on an exploding lake in the DR Congo, and even hanging out with Fidel Castro's former chef in Havana.
Burkina Faso Official Will Ask Morocco to Extradite Former President
Interim Prime Minister Isaac Zida vowed to extradite ousted leader Blaise Compaoré and investigate abuses committed during his 27-year reign.
Togo Poised to Become the Next West African Regime Toppled by Violent Protests
With opposition leaders and protesters demanding a constitutional amendment to presidential term limits, Togo appears ready to follow in the footsteps of Burkina Faso.
VICE News Capsule - Tuesday, November 18
Kenyan women demonstrate against sexual violence, former foreign minister of Burkina Faso appointed interim president, Thai police in search of American tourists who tried to ship preserved body parts to Las Vegas, and more.
Civilian Rule Restored in Burkina Faso as Former UN Ambassador is Named Interim President
The retired diplomat's nomination was announced just a few hours before officials signed a transition charter to guide the country towards elections scheduled for 2015.
Sorghum Beer and Pork Barbecue Flow Through Burkina Faso's Cabarets
In Zogore, a village in northern Burkina Faso, market day came every three days. But out of respect for the large Muslim population, vendors in the Catholic sector sold beer and pork at various cabarets.