Tag: Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso denounces fake massacre videos
Newly circulating videos allegedly depict civilians being escorted by armed individuals to an unknown location, with elderly people…
Burkina Faso Militia implicated in civilian massacre, human rights watch reports
(AP) - A Video footage circulating on social media allegedly implicates government-allied militia in a recent civilian massacre…
Burkina Faso introduces first AES passport amid regional transition
In a historic moment for Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has become the first individual to receive the…
ECOWAS confirms official exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally recognized the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and…
Africa: Sahel nations to form unified force to combat Jihadist violence
Three junta-ruled nations in Africa's Sahel region—Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—are set to establish a 5,000-strong unified force…
ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger six-month window to reconsider withdrawal starting January 29
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has…
Burkina Faso foreign Minister urges UN for support in Sahel security crisis
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traore, addressed the UN General Assembly High-Level Debate in…
ECOWAS decries lack of progress with junta states
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in reconciling…
Burkina Faso suspends French broadcaster TV5 for six months
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Burkina Faso suspended the French broadcaster TV5 for six months, citing "disinformation," according…
WAFU B U-17: Golden Eaglets secure a draw against Burkina Faso
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets secured a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso in their opening Group B match at the…
Burkina Faso expels French diplomats for ‘subversive activities’; gives 48 hours to leave
The three diplomats were declared "persona non grata" and told to leave the country in 48 hours, said…
Burkina Faso extends emergency measures against Jihadist violence
Burkina Faso's military authorities have announced a one-year extension of emergency measures designed to address the persistent threat…