West African bloc’s future uncertain as three key members quit
Abidjan – The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States takes... Read more
27 Jan
EU condemns jihadist massacre in Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast — The European Union on Wednesday condemned an attack claimed by jihadist rebels that killed dozens in... Read more
29 Aug, 2024
Burkina victims’ families criticize army over jihadist massacre
Ivory Coast — Families of Burkina Faso civilians killed in a massacre have accused the army of exposing them... Read more
28 Aug, 2024
Burkina MSF office targeted in ‘armed attack’: statement
Burkina Faso — The office of the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) came under fire during an attack... Read more
19 Jul, 2024
Junta-led Burkina Faso plans to ban homosexuality
Ivory Coast – Junta-led Burkina Faso has adopted a plan to ban homosexuality, becoming the latest African nation to... Read more
11 Jul, 2024
Niger army says more than 100 ‘terrorists’ killed after deadly attack
Niger – Niger’s army said Thursday it had killed more than 100 “terrorists” during air and ground operations in... Read more
4 Jul, 2024
Free movement in west Africa: 3 countries leaving Ecowas could face migration hurdles
Franzisca Zanker, Arnold Bergstraesser Institute; Amanda Bisong, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Leonie Jegen, University of Amsterdam For Niger, Mali... Read more
23 Feb, 2024
AU expresses ‘regret’ as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger resign from Ecowas
Nairobi – The African Union on Tuesday expressed “deep regret” over the decision by the military regimes in Burkina... Read more
31 Jan, 2024
Coup trio’s exit from West Africa bloc shakes region
Niamey – The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the West... Read more
30 Jan, 2024
Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso closed in 1992
Ouagadougou – Russia on Thursday reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after a gap of nearly 32 years after... Read more
29 Dec, 2023
