Henry Wilkins

Abidjan’s West Africa Circus Festival Returns as COVID Travel Restrictions Lifted

The Intercultural Circus Festival of Abidjan is underway this week following a much-reduced event last year because of the pandemic. Touted as West Africa’s largest circus festival, the event brings together performers from around Africa and beyond. Henry Wilkins is in Abidjan with this report.

Burkina Faso Displacement Spikes as Ukraine Takes Aid Toll  

As Hershey Raises Prices, Ivory Coast Cocoa Farmers Grapple With Climate Change

Harvard University says large parts of Ivory Coast won't be able to produce cocoa by 2030

As Hershey’s Raises Prices, Ivory Coast Cocoa Farmers Grapple With Climate Change

Harvard University says large parts of Ivory Coast will not be able to produce cocoa by 2030

As Conflict Spreads to South Burkina Faso, So Do Human Rights Abuses

Binta Sangare, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, says armed men entered her house one night in November, shouting and shining flashlights on her

As Conflict Spreads in Burkina Faso, So Do Accusations of Human Rights Abuses

One woman says armed men entered her house one night in November, shouting and shining their flashlights on her then kidnapped her husband and killed him

Burkina Faso’s Baobab Tree Entrepreneur Rewilding the Sahel

The Great Green Wall Project has come under criticism in recent years, but many still believe it essential to development in the Sahel. Henry Wilkins reports from Burkina Faso.

Terrorist Cattle Rustling Part of Toxic Mix of Food Insecurity in Sahel

World Food Program's representative in Burkina Faso warns situation is critical, with millions more people facing hunger in coming months

Terrorist Cattle Rustling Part of Toxic Mix of Food Insecurity in Sahel

The U.N.’s World Food Program says Africa’s Sahel is facing unprecedented food insecurity from soaring prices, terrorist activity, high regional demand and COVID-19. Henry Wilkins reports from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Camera: Henry Wilkins.

Sanctions, Development Aid Cuts Taking Toll on Sahel Region

Displaced people in Mali are suffering under sanctions, while people in Burkina Faso lack access to electricity access due to aid cuts. For VOA, Henry Wilkins reports from Malou in Burkina Faso.

ECOWAS Suspends Burkina Faso’s Membership

This could lead to sanctions in a country that already has 1.5 million people displaced by war

Pro-Russia Sentiment Grows in Burkina Faso After Coup

Demonstrators celebrating the coup told VOA they would like to see more Russian involvement in the country

US Ambassador to Burkina Faso: Aid Cuts Possible After Coup

In exclusive VOA interview, ambassador says US closely monitoring the situation in Burkina Faso after a military junta took power Monday

Supporters of Burkina Faso's Military Welcome Coup

Analysts say coup and attempted assassination of deposed President Roch Kaboré raise concerns about long-term stability and return to democracy

Reporter's Notebook: Mutiny Erupts at Burkina Military Base  

Journalists working for VOA, Associated Press briefly detained  

Hundreds March in Street Protests in Burkina Faso

Marchers protest insecurity, show solidarity for Mali, recently placed under sanctions by the West African political bloc ECOWAS

Rights Group Calls for More Accountability Among Sahel Governments

HRW has released its world report for 2022, which gives a country-by-country review of human rights

Analysts: Burkina Faso Likely Averted Coup Linked to Military Infighting

Government investigating 8 troops for plot to “destabilize” Burkina Faso

Could Burkina Faso's Husband Schools Be Key to Successful Marriages?

Classes funded by the World Bank teach men to help around the house and take care of children

Could Burkina Faso's Husband Schools Be Key to Successful Marriages?

Classes funded by the World Bank teach men to help around the house and take care of children