People in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali have welcomed the Alliance of Sahel States’ decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), viewing it as a move toward greater independence. The three military-led countries, formed in 2023 and increasingly aligned with Russia, criticized the ICC as a tool of neo-colonial repression. Residents expressed support…
Burkina Faso has announced it will eliminate visa fees for all African nationals to promote Pan-African solidarity and facilitate free movement of people and goods. Travelers will still need to submit online applications for approval. This move aligns with regional efforts to ease travel, as Burkina Faso joins Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya in adopting policies…