Burkina Faso Bans “Homosexuality and Associated Practices” in Parliament Vote
Burkina Faso's decision to criminalize homosexual acts has been considered a profound betrayal of its human rights record and a ...
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Boakai Says ECOWAS Door Still Open to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has stated that ECOWAS must keep its door open to Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, ...
Burkina Faso Pardons 21 Soldiers Convicted of 2015 Coup Attempt
Burkina Faso has officially pardoned 21 soldiers convicted of involvement in the 2015 failed coup. According to an official decree ...
ECOWAS Scrambles to Keep Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in the Fold Amid Growing Rift
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) finds itself grappling with an existential crisis as Mali, Burkina Faso, and ...
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Exit ECOWAS by January 2025
The military juntas of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have decided to end their membership in the Economic Community of ...
Burkina Faso’s Government Dissolved by Military Leader
Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has just dismissed his Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved ...
Burkina Faso Issues New Biometric Passport Without ECOWAS Insignia
In a move that further cements its break from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Burkina Faso has ...
Swiss Citizen Arrested by Burkina Faso Junta
A Swiss citizen working on a U.S.-funded aid project has been nabbed in Burkina Faso, according to the Federal Department ...
Why Denmark is Shutting Its Mali and Burkina Faso Embassies
Denmark will be closing its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso after experiencing a series of military coups over the ...
Burkina Faso’s Military Conscripts Judges: A New Low for a Junta?
At least six judges in Burkina Faso have been forced into military service this month. Their crime? Taking action against ...
ECOWAS Oversteps: Let Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Handle Their Own Issues
On Friday, the Chiefs of Defence Staff from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) insisted that Mali, Niger, ...
Burkina Faso Junta Criminalizes Homosexuality
Burkina Faso, a West African nation with a history of tolerance towards homosexuality compared to its neighbors, has taken a ...
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Form New Confederation, Breaking Away from ECOWAS
In a bold and unprecedented move, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, three West African nations now under military rule, have ...
Traoré Denies Mutiny Rumors After Deadly Insurgent Attack in Burkina Faso
Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's military leader, made a defiant appearance on national television on Thursday, squashing rumors of a mutiny ...
Burkina Faso Seeks Path to Civilian Rule Amidst Security Concerns
Burkina Faso, a West African nation grappling with jihadist insurgency, is taking a crucial step towards civilian rule. This weekend, ...
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