Burkina Faso

Jibrin Ibrahim: There’s Been No Progress in ECOWAS’ Mediation Effort with Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso

Professor Ibrahim has criticised ECOWAS for its failed mediation efforts, highlighting the lack of progress and also problematic leadership in…

4 months ago

Bolaji Akinyemi: Russia Is Emboldening Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso To Weaken ‘Western Influence’ In Africa

"ECOWAS is being turned into a confrontational field between Russia and the United States."

9 months ago

African Union Suspends Burkina Faso Over Military Coup

The African Union (AU) has suspended Burkina Faso’s membership following last week's coup that ousted the democratically-elected President Roch Marc…

3 years ago

Military Takes Over Government in Burkina Faso, Whereabouts of President Kabore Unknown

The military on Monday announced a take-over of government in Burkina Faso, suspending the Constitution and ousting the country’s democratically…

3 years ago

Nigeria Condemns Coup D’etat in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian government has condemned the coup d’etat in Burkina Faso, calling for the immediate release of President Marc Christian…

3 years ago

Burkina Faso President Kabore ‘Detained’ By Mutinous Soldiers

Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been detained by mutinying soldiers, according to news reports citing security officials.…

3 years ago

Burkina Faso: Those Accused of Killing Thomas Sankara To Be Tried October 11 in Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso's military prosecutor has announced October 11 for the trial of the assassination of Thomas Sankara, a pan-African icon killed with 12…

3 years ago

12 Soldiers Killed in Burkina Faso Attack: SABC

At least 12 soldiers were killed in an attack in northwestern Burkina Faso on Sunday and seven others are missing,…

3 years ago

Burkina Faso Sees More Child Soldiers as Jihadi Attacks Rise

Awoken by gunshots in the middle of the night, Fatima Amadou was shocked by what she saw among the attackers:…

3 years ago

Children, Adolescents Behind Killing of 160 People in Burkina Faso

UNICEF says children and adolescents made up the bulk of an armed group in Burkina Faso that killed at least…

3 years ago

Nigeria Leads $570m Power Line to Run Through Togo, Niger, Burkina Faso

Nigeria’s federal government, represented by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) along with Togo, Burkina Faso and the Niger Republic…

3 years ago

Spain Confirms Two Journalists Killed After Ambush in Burkina Faso

Two Spanish citizens have been killed in an ambush in eastern Burkina Faso, the Spanish government said. The Spanish journalists…

4 years ago