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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Solidify Break from ECOWAS
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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Solidify Break from ECOWAS, Form New Alliance

The military regimes of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially marked their separation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),...

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ECOWAS To Terminate $500M Projects In Mali, Niger, And Burkina Faso Over Decision To Leave ECOWAS

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has warned that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger...

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Burkina Faso Extends Military Rule by Five Years

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta will stay in power for five years. This announcement came after the national talks at the capital, Ouagadougou,...

Customs Intercepts Fish Truck Heading for Burkina Faso in Kumasi Warehouse
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Customs Intercepts Fish Truck Bound for Burkina Faso at Kumasi Warehouse

On Sunday, Customs officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), on notice of diversion, intercepted a truck loaded with fish headed to Burkina...

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Burkina Faso Suspends BBC, VOA For Coverage Of Mass Killing Report

Burkina Faso suspended the BBC and Voice of America (VOA) from broadcasting for two weeks due to their coverage of a Human Rights...

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Over 200 Civilians Killed in Burkina Faso Military Raid, Says Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that Burkina Faso’s military forces killed 223 civilians, including babies and children, during a raid on two...

Burkina Faso gives three French diplomats 48 hours to leave the country
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Burkina Faso gives three French diplomats 48 hours to leave the country

Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has expelled three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities, according to reports by Reuters on Thursday, stating...

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Plane Crash in Burkina Faso Kills Five

A private plane has crashed in the eastern region of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, March 7, killing five people and injuring two. The...

15 Dead in Burkina Faso Church Attack by Islamist Militants
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15 Dead in Burkina Faso Church Attack by Islamist Militants

At least 13 residents of Ouagadougou have been killed, and two others sustained injuries following an attack on a Catholic Church in north-eastern...

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West African Nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Withdraw from Ecowas Amidst Political Tensions

In a significant development, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have declared their departure from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), despite...

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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Withdraw from ECOWAS

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision comes after...

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Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Embark on Ambitious Plans for Political and Economic Integration

In a surprising move, the leaders of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are laying the groundwork for a confederation under the banner of...