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Burkina Faso Army Recaptures Towns Held by Militants for Seven Years
The armed forces of Burkina Faso say they have regained control of several towns that had been under militant control for years following...
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...
Burkina Faso Increases State Stake to 40 Percent in Kiaka Gold Mine
The government of Burkina Faso has strengthened its role in the country’s mining sector by raising its stake in the Kiaka Gold Mine...
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...
Ghanaian Tomato Traders Attacked in Burkina Faso
Several Ghanaian tomato traders were attacked in Burkina Faso, raising fresh concerns about the safety of cross-border commerce in a region already struggling...
Burkina Faso Takes Legal Step Toward Nuclear Energy Development
Burkina Faso has voted to join the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage, marking a key legal step in its stated...
Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré Reviews 2025 Achievements, Sets Ambitious Agenda for 2026
Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré, has described 2025 as a year of largely positive progress for the country, highlighting gains in agriculture and...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Turn to Russia for Shared Telecom Network
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced plans to develop the Sahel’s first shared telecommunications network, turning to Russia for technical support as...
Burkina Faso Adopts Law Defining Status of Traditional and Customary Chiefs
Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly has adopted a new law establishing the legal status of traditional and customary chieftaincy, a move aimed at...
Burkina Faso: President Traoré Grants Sentence Reductions to 963 Prisoners
Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has approved sentence reductions for 963 prisoners, including the release of 372 detainees, the government announced following...
Burkina Faso Holds First Council of Ministers of 2026
The first Council of Ministers of the year 2026 was held on Thursday, January 8, under the leadership of His Excellency Captain Ibrahim...
Côte d’Ivoire Thrash Burkina Faso to Seal AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final Spot
Côte d’Ivoire confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso...