Category Archives: Politics

WADS is a subsidiary of a Texas company called Layne Christensen Company and it’s MinEx division, that does well-drilling and exploration.  Details are here in the SEC ruling.  Irregular payment to custom’s clearing agent, who presumably passed on to custom’s … Continue reading →

I hope in coming days there will be more clarification of exactly what the basis for the suspension is. Burkina Faso’s transitional government on Monday suspended the party of deposed president Blaise Compaore and two allied political groups which had … Continue reading →

It would be nice to see their own declarations of assets made public and enable journalists to investigate, and to see the declarations of old regime members (their assets were supposed to have been declared).  Also, as REN-LAC says, what … Continue reading →

These words sound so true and heartfelt, but they are coming from a man who chose not to go into exile and fight the terrible system he now decries.  Instead, he chose to represent that very same system and regime … Continue reading →

In an interview with Radio Omega he tells it like it is.  And he is right.  When the top echelons of Blaise Compaoré’s regime effectuate a palace coup taking advantage of a popular uprising, how likely is it that the … Continue reading →

The military takeover and civilian transition have left unclear who is in charge of rural communes, and hence public libraries.  But hopefully will be straightened out soon. Le lieutenant-colonel Isaac Zida assure la continuité de l’Etat jusqu’à la remise du … Continue reading →

I tend to agree.  This is not the time for automatic application of rules about sanctions without nuance. Quant à la communauté internationale, tout en saluant une fois de plus sa contribution, nous l’exhortons à continuer de nous accompagner pour … Continue reading →

Who wrote Zida’s speech?  I’m going for Valère Somé… or someone very familiar with Sankara’s speeches… just some signs .. either Zida is extraordinarily well-read, or he called back some of the old guard to beef up his speech… or … Continue reading →

16 novembre Désignation du président de la transition au plus tard à minuit 17 novembre Validation au Conseil constitutionnel du président de la transition (10h) Processus de désignation des représentants des différentes composantes pour la composition du Conseil national de … Continue reading →

J. Stéphane Nikièma ‏@JeanNikiema 8m8 minutes ago Ah oui je suis enjaillé de ton discours, Lt Col Yacouba Isaac Zida tu es un dur! #lwili enjailler, verbe Sens- Verbe utilisé par les jeunes, “enjailler” viendrait de l’anglais “enjoy” (apprécier) ou … Continue reading →

Il est dommage qu’il n’y ait pas eu de fuite de ce document avant son adoption pour mettre au burkinabè de réagir dessus, afin de guider les débats ! C’est ce qui se fait dans certaine démocraties avancées, afin de … Continue reading →

Going around a lot is that everybody respects constitutions now, in Africa. The first lesson and positive element brought to light by the changes in Burkina Faso is the general recognition and respect including by presidents of the constitution. via … Continue reading →

Three groups (army, opposition, and ex-majority CDP) are preparing documents for the transition to a return to democracy and constitutionalism.  They are very focused on the nature of the personality of the presidency. Surprisingly bad choice for opposition which agrees … Continue reading →

D’autre part, nous suggérons des élections locales anticipées couplées aux élections législatives. Ces élections interviendront naturellement après l’élection présidentielle. Une telle option permettra de redonner une nouvelle légitimité à la fois à l’Assemblée nationale et aux conseils de collectivités. Le … Continue reading →

Je pense que l’heure de chanter les louanges du mouvement 30 octobre est deja passe, et il faut proposer plus que rebaptiser une avenue comme Boulevard des Martyrs du 30 octobre. Pendant près d’un quart de siècle, on n’a organisé … Continue reading →

Lots of specificity is missing, though the general thrust of the document is clearly in the right direction. Spécifiquement, le président de la transition qui « ne saurait être une personne des Forces de défense et de sécurité à la … Continue reading →