Russia Redeploys Fighters from Burkina Faso to Ukraine
Russia is withdrawing 100 paramilitary officers from Burkina Faso to support its war efforts in Ukraine, following Ukraine’s recent offensive…
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Burkina Faso Vows to Crack Down on Terrorists
Burkina Faso’s government, led by Interim President Ibrahim Traore, has vowed a decisive response against terrorists following a deadly attack…
Burkina Faso Takes Control of Gold Mines After Legal Settlement
Burkina Faso has nationalized two contested gold mines, Wahgnion and Boungou, following a legal settlement between Endeavour Mining Plc and…
Burkina Faso Junta Threatened by Jihadist Attacks
Burkina Faso’s military government, led by Ibrahim Traoré, is grappling with escalating jihadist attacks and internal instability, exposing the fragility…
Burkina Faso On Track to Criminalize Homosexuality with Adoption of Draft Law
Burkina Faso’s military junta has adopted a draft law which puts it on track to become the latest African country…
ECOWAS Appoints Faye to Reconnect with Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
At Sunday’s summit in Abuja, ECOWAS designated Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its envoy to engage with Mali, Niger,…
Burkina Faso’s Ruling Junta Forcefully Conscripts Critics for Military Service
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have accused Burkina Faso’s ruling junta of kidnapping and conscripting its critics, based on…
Burkina Faso Leader Dismisses Rumors of Coup Attempt
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, the leader of Burkina Faso’s ruling junta, has rubbished claims that an attack on an army base…
Russia’s Foreign Minister Pledges Increased Military Support for Burkina Faso
Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, promised increased military support to Burkina Faso during a news conference in Ouagadougou on his…
Burkina Faso Tagged World’s Most Neglected Crisis for Second Year Running
Burkina Faso has been named the world’s most neglected crisis for the second consecutive year, according to the Norwegian Refugee…