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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 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...
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...
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
Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has expelled three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities, according to reports by Reuters on Thursday, stating...
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
At least 13 residents of Ouagadougou have been killed, and two others sustained injuries following an attack on a Catholic Church in north-eastern...
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...
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...
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...
Fire Destroys 140 Tonnes of Cotton in Western Burkina Faso
A major fire has destroyed more than 140 tonnes of cotton in western Burkina Faso, dealing a significant blow to dozens of farmers...
Russia Delivers $345,000 in Military and Humanitarian Aid to Burkina Faso
The government of Burkina Faso has received strategic support from Russia aimed at strengthening both military capabilities and local infrastructure. During a ceremony...