Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

Ibrahim Traoré/X A charismatic 37-year-old, Burkina Faso’s military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has skilfully built the persona of a pan-Africanist leader determined to free his nation from what he regards as the clutches of Western imperialism and neo-colonialism. His message has resonated across Africa and beyond, with his admirers seeing him as following in the…

Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Hamas has said it will release a US-Israeli captive held in Gaza, as the group confirmed it was engaged in direct talks with the United States towards securing a ceasefire in the war-ravaged enclave and getting aid flowing again to a suffering Palestinian population. The Palestinian group released a statement on Sunday: “Israeli soldier Edan…