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Burkina Faso Authorities Arrest 2 Officials for Embezzling Billions in Humanitarian and Agricultural Funds
Two public officials accused of embezzling several billion CFA francs have been taken into custody, according to Burkina Faso’s public prosecutor at the...
Burkina Faso President Traoré Uncovers Massive Embezzlement Scandal in Humanitarian Ministry
President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, announced the discovery of a “network of criminals” within Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Humanitarian Action, revealing...
Burkina Faso Dismisses Ex-President Damiba, 14 Officers From The Army For Conspiracy Against State Security
The former transitional president in Burkina Faso, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Damiba, who led the country from January to September 2022, and fourteen other...
Burkina Faso Assembly Adopts Thomas Sankara’s Motto: “Homeland Or Death, We Will Win”
The Transitional Legislative Assembly of Burkina Faso unanimously approved a new national motto, which was used under the era of Captain Thomas Sankara:...
Burkina Faso Launches $528m Burkindi Business Centre to Transform Ouagadougou into West African Business Hub
Burkina Faso is set to launch a groundbreaking real estate project valued at over 528 million dollars with the launch of the ‘Burkindi...
Burkina Faso Acquires 13 Tonnes of Gold In 8 Months
Burkina Faso‘s National Society of Precious Substances (SONASP) bought 13.049 tonnes of gold between January and August 2024. Director General of SONASP, Captain...
Yatenga Province in Burkina Faso Expects Over 80 Tons of Rice Amid Improved Security
Burkina Faso is set to harvest over 80 tonnes of rice planted on the banks of the Zamdogo rice lowland in the Yatenga...
Burkina Faso Launches Final Seasonal Malaria Prevention Campaign Targeting 4.5 Million Children
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Lucien Kargougou, has launched the fourth enhanced seasonal chemoprevention campaign (CPS+) in Manga, targeting over 4.5...
Burkina Faso Marks 37th Memorial of Thomas Sankara
Burkina Faso’s President Captain Ibrahim Traore poses with the torch given by revolutionary elders during the ceremony for the 35th anniversary of the...
Burkina Faso to Forge Strategic Partnership with Russia, says Prime Minister
Apollinaire Kyélem de Tambèla, Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, has said the country is set to establish a strategic partnership and diversify cooperation...
Burkina Faso Suspends VOA Broadcasts For Three Months For Glorifying Terrorism
Burkina Faso’s Higher Council of Communication (CSC) has banned Voice of America (VOA) from broadcasting for three months in the Sahel country. The...
Burkina Faso Has Resources To Mine Its Own Gold, Says President Traoré
Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré revealed on Saturday that the country has the resources and skills to mine its gold without relying on...