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President Macron’s 2017 Speech Mocking Former Burkina Faso President Kabore Negates AFP’s Claims on Traore’s Growing Support
A short clip from a University of Ouagadougou event on November 28, 2017 that speaks to the posture of France toward its former...
Opinion: The Sahel’s Diplomatic Confusion – AES, Russia, and Algeria in a Tangled Web
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has shown strong military and diplomatic cohesion since their respective military...
Denmark Reaffirms Support for Burkina Faso, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Denmark has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso. Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo received Nygaard Markussen, Denmark’s Special Representative for the...
Ghana’s President Mahama Suspends Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo Over Misconduct
Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following some petitions accusing her of misconduct. The move, announced on Tuesday, April...
GWR: Tunde Onakoya Crowned New World Record Holder For Longest Chess Marathon
Nigerian chess player Tunde Onakoya has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the new world record holder for the longest chess...
Ghana’s President Mahama Invites Sahel States to ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Despite Withdrawal From the Bloc
Ghana has extended official invitations to the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to attend the launch of the Economic Community of...
Outrage as Another Convicted Child Rapist Gains Entry into Nigeria
Frank Joseph Avbel, a convicted child sex offender from Washington State, USA, has reportedly been granted a Nigerian visa. Social media posts suggest...
Trump Administration Considers Shutting Down Embassies in South Sudan, South Africa, 28 Others
The Donald Trump administration is weighing a reduction in America’s diplomatic footprint, with nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe—particularly in...
Burkina Faso Slams AFRICOM Commander For “Regrettable and Frivolous” Claims About Burkinabe Cooperation With China
The Burkinabè Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabè Abroad have condemned recent statements made by U.S. General Michael Langley, commander of...
Burkinabè Government Condemns U.S. General’s Claim That Burkina Faso’s Partnership with Russia Harms Citizens’ Interests
The government of Burkina Faso has strongly criticised recent comments made by U.S. General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command...
Former U.S. Congressman Involved In Libya Negotiations Reveals That U.S. And Europe Killed Gaddafi to Stop African Economic Unity
Former United States Congressman Curt Weldon has stated on record that America and its European allies orchestrated the killing of Libyan leader Muammar...
Algeria Orders French Diplomats to Leave Within 48 Hours After Arrest of Three Algerian Nationals in Paris
Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours. France’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, confirmed the expulsion on...