A collection of traditional tales and legends from the central region of Burkina Faso. Text in French. 152pp, FRANCE. KARTHALA, 2845862237

A novel written by the controversial journalist whose politically motivated murder in 1998 threatened to destabilise Blaise Compaore's government. Here, he tells the story of a fictional West African nation named Watinbow and its succession of tyrants, foreign advisors and external economic agents. When president Gouama, a neo-colonial dictator, is toppled in a coup d'etat, he must face the consequences of his actions and the people he betrayed. Includes a preface by the author. Translated from the French by Christopher Wise. 173pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS, 1592212034