Who Funds Burkina News
Editorial independence begins with financial clarity. Here is our economic model.
Our economic framework is designed to guarantee uncompromised freedom of investigation. We accept no direct governmental subsidies, no disguised native advertising, and no commercial partnerships capable of creating conflicts of interest with our reporting.
Resource Allocation (2026)
Founding Newsroom Equity
Initial capital committed to ensure total autonomy
Independent Press Foundations
Non-binding grants for data journalism and fact-checking
Reader Memberships (Phase 2)
Direct reader support and premium documentary briefs
Our Inviolable Rules
1. Zero Editorial Interference
No contributor, funder, or donor has prior knowledge of investigations or the ability to influence coverage.
2. Absolute Firewall on Advertising
We publish no commercial advertorials or institutional promotional content. All published material reflects purely editorial judgment.
3. Public Disclosure
Any philanthropic or institutional support exceeding 5% of our annual budget is listed openly in our annual transparency report.