In a significant decision, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally approved the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional body. This move follows recent developments in the political […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a definitive timeline for the exit of military juntas from power in countries affected by recent coups, signaling a significant step in the regional bloc’s […]
In a move that could deepen regional divisions, three West African military-led governments—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—have announced plans to establish visa-free travel within their newly-formed Alliance of Sahel States (ASS). The decision, unveiled during […]
The military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced an investigation into a French journalist accused of conducting unauthorized analysis on jihadist activities in the Sahel region. The investigation highlights the growing tensions […]
The Sahel Alliance is set to unveil a new biometric passport system in a significant move aimed at bolstering regional security and enhancing cross-border cooperation. This initiative is designed to address security challenges and streamline […]
Russian mercenaries currently stationed in Burkina Faso are set to be redeployed to Ukraine, according to recent reports. This move highlights the deepening involvement of external forces in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe and […]
Edo Queens have made an impressive statement in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B play-off, finishing their group stage campaign in Ivory Coast with a flawless record. On Saturday, Edo Queens clinched a 1-0 […]
Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, arrived in N’Djamena, Chad on Wednesday, June 5. He was coming to the end of a trip of Africa that had taken him to Burkina Faso, Guinea, and […]
More foreign media sites have been suspended by Burkina Faso’s media regulator due to their coverage of a report that charges the Burkinabè army of killing civilians. The French television network TV-Cinq, the websites Le […]
A government spokeswoman stated on Saturday that Burkina Faso is looking into deaths that occurred in two northern villages in February. The official downplayed a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report that said the Burkinabe army […]
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