The Dispatch | Sahel | Burkina & UN

On August 18, Ouagadougou expelled UN Resident Coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak, reaffirming its “sovereignty-first” diplomacy. Within days, a senior UN delegation struck a conciliatory tone in Ouagadougou, pledging respect for Burkinabè sovereignty despite tensions. Beyond the headlines, this signals a deeper trend: the UN adapting its posture to maintain access, while humanitarian space narrows under government-defined terms. Dive into the full Dispatch for actionable insights tailored for policymakers, diplomats, and investors.