Civilians were among the dozens slain in a jihadist strike in Burkina Faso, local and security…
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ECOWAS Defence Chief Seek Return Of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
The Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West Africa States on Friday called…
Top 10 African Countries With The Highest Illiteracy Rates
In today’s society, literacy is an essential component of personal empowerment, social progress, and economic growth.…
Burkina Faso’s Richest Man Bonkoungou Launches Online Car Reservation Platform in Togo
Mahamadou Bonkoungou, Burkina Faso’s wealthiest man, is expanding his business empire with the launch of “BKG…
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Discuss New Confederation After ECOWAS Exit
An AFP correspondent witnessed ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger meeting in the Burkinabe capital…
ECOWAS Members Meet As Troubled States Test Unity
West African foreign ministers convened emergency discussions on Thursday to discuss Senegal’s political turmoil and the…
CSOs Call for Dialogue with Aggrieved ECOWAS Member States
The coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has called for engagement with dissatisfied member countries in…
African Union Reacts to Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger from ECOWAS
The African Union expressed “deep regret” over the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from…
ECOWAS Commission Addresses the Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger
ECOWAS has yet to receive formal communication from Burkina Faso, Mali, or Niger Republic regarding their…
Russia Reopens Embassy In Burkina Faso Closed In 1992
After nearly 32 years, Russia reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso on Thursday, after the West…
Russia To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s government announced Friday that it has struck an agreement with Russia to build a…
Burkina Faso and Mali Back Niger Junta, Warn ECOWAS
Any military involvement in Niger to reinstall deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be a “declaration of…
Top 10 African Countries Facing Record-Breaking Heat Waves in 2023
In the scorching summer of 2023, extreme heat waves have swept the globe, shattering temperature records…
Burkina Faso Extends State Of Emergency by 6 Months
Burkina Faso, ravaged by Islamic jihad attacks, has extended state of emergency in eight of…
Burkina Faso Ranked 2nd in Global Terrorism Impact
According to the latest report of the 2023 Global Terrorism Index, the number of victims…
Burkina Faso: Thomas Sankara’s Family Absent At His Burial
The family of former Burkinabe president Thomas Sankara, announced Sunday evening in a statement that…
Searches Underway To Locate 50 Kidnapped Women In Burkina Faso
A group of women who were abducted on Thursday and Friday in the north of…
Burkina Faso Summons Ghana Envoy Over President Akufo Addo’s Claim On Wagner
Burkina Faso summoned the Ghanaian ambassador on Friday to express its “disapproval” after Ghanaian President…
Burkina Faso Grants Permit For New Gold Mine
The government in Burkina Faso has granted a licence to a Russian mining company, Norgold, to…
Burkina Faso Recruits 50,000 Civilians As Army Auxiliaries To Fight Jihadists
Burkina Faso this week launched a drive to recruit 50,000 civilian defense volunteers to help…
Burkina Faso’s Coup Leader Named Transition President
A young army captain who led the latest coup in Burkina Faso was on Friday…