Tag: Burkina Faso
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…
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to form joint force against insurgency
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have agreed to establish a joint force aimed at addressing their defense and…
Burkina Faso: Zango wins Glasgow indoor championship
Burkina Faso’s Hugues Fabrice Zango clinched the gold medal in the triple jump at the World Athletics Indoor…
15 killed by jihadists-terrorists at Catholic mass
At least, fifteen worshipers were killed and two were injured by suspected jihadists during a mass this Sunday…
West Africa’s ‘Brexit’ sparks regional concerns
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a…
Nigeria ”expresses sadness” on Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s withdrawal from ECOWAS
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Nigeria has…
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit ECOWAS for failure to assist in their “existential fight against terrorism, insecurity,”
USAfricaonline.com: Three West African/Sahel area countries Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso has announced today Sunday, January 28, 2024,…
Burkina Faso foils alleged coup attempt, arrests plotters
On Thursday, January 18, 2024, the spokesperson for the government of Burkina Faso denounced what he characterized as…