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 ...
Tag: Burkina Faso
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, ...
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Held to Draw by Burkina Faso in U17 WAFU Championship Opener
In their opening fixture of the 2024 U17 WAFU Championship, Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets were held to a draw by Burkina ...
Burkina Faso Temporarily Bans BBC and Voice of America Broadcasts
Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting for two weeks, for transmitting a ...
HRW discloses massacre in Nondin and Soro Villages by Burkina Faso military
The Human Rights Watch disclosed that on February 25, 2024, soldiers from the Burkina Faso military perpetrated the summary execution ...
The US Reproves the Rising violence in Burkina Faso
The United States has expressed concerns about the human rights abuse in Burkina Faso, criticising the "violence perpetuated by terrorist ...
Burkina Faso, Niger Exit Anti-Islamist Group
Burkina Faso and Niger have followed Mali in announcing their withdrawal from the international force: The G5. This International Force ...
Three Soldiers Arrested for Plotting Against Burkina Faso’s Ruling Junta
In Burkina Faso, a shocking revelation has come to light as three soldiers have been arrested and charged with plotting ...
Burkina Faso extends the state of emergency for another six months
The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by the interim parliament on Friday, will be in effect until October 29. According ...
Burkina Faso investigates the alleged murder of Nigerian pilgrims
According to Burkina Faso's foreign minister Olivia Rouamba, an investigation has been opened into the killings of supposed Muslim pilgrims ...
Military Ruler in Burkina Faso, Ousted in Fresh Coup
The Burkina Faso military has removed Lt.-Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, as the head of the country’s junta. The ousting of ...
Abducted US Catholic nun released in Burkina Faso
A US Catholic nun who was abducted by armed men in April in Burkina Faso has been released, according to ...
Eaglets win WAFU cup
At the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana on Friday, the Golden Eaglets overcame the Burkina Faso Junior Etalons 2-1 to ...
World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria’s match against Central Africa Republic now moved to Cameroon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Group B opponents Central African Republic at a neutral venue in Douala after ...
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