In the weeks before violent protests, some Burkinabes’ thoughts turned to slain leader Thomas Sankara for inspiration.
![At the time of his murder Sankara was just 37 and had ruled for four years [La Vie de Sankara in Ouagadougou]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014103018146450734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
In the weeks before violent protests, some Burkinabes’ thoughts turned to slain leader Thomas Sankara for inspiration.
![At the time of his murder Sankara was just 37 and had ruled for four years [La Vie de Sankara in Ouagadougou]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014103018146450734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Spokesman for MNLA rebel group tells Al Jazeera people in the north have been marginalised and need autonomy.
![Moussa Ag Assarid, left, chats with French soldiers in Kidal in June 2014 [Kingsley Kobo/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/201491011453515734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Ivory Coast tackles internet fraud scourge, but analysts say criminals continue to outsmart authorities.
![Security analyst Silvestre Moke says criminals install spyware at internet cafés [Kingsley Kobo/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20148271038472580_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
National football team’s recurring failures have turned rapturous support of local fans cold – even icy at times.
![The MG football centre in Anoumabo village in Abidjan is led by coach Richard [Kingsley Kobo/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014820102153288734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Guinea companies, expatriates, investors and tourists are fleeing Ebola with no immediate plans of returning.
![Hotel business in Guinea is grinding to a halt as tourists and visitors hurriedly vacate their rooms [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/201447182329512734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Opposition says reconstruction efforts risk failure without true reconciliation between former warring parties.
