Tag: Burkina
Burkina Faso: Several dead after attacks on church and mosque
As of: February 26, 2024 3:34 p.m Numerous people were killed in attacks on a church and a mosque in Burkina Faso. It is still unclear whether there is a…
Understanding everything about the crisis shaking ECOWAS with the departures of Burkina, Mali and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States is shaken. The military regimes in power in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have in fact decided to withdraw their countries, “without delay”,…
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leave ECOWAS “without delay”
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, three countries led by military regimes, announced on Sunday that they were leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with immediate effect. The…
CARE report: Barbie instead of Burkina Faso – Africa’s forgotten crises
As of: January 11, 2024 6:32 p.m The war in Ukraine and the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey dominated foreign reporting in 2023. Many major trouble spots, especially in Africa,…
After Burkina Faso, it is the turn of Senegal to demand the disqualification of France
France against the rest of the world. Or rather against Burkina Faso and Senegal. Qualified for the quarter-finals of the U17 World Cup currently taking place in Indonesia, the mini-Blues…
Russia to build nuclear power plant in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso and Russia continue to strengthen their ties: an agreement was signed on Friday for the construction of a nuclear power plant by Moscow in this Sahelian country where…
What does Burkina Faso’s young president Ibrahim Traoré mean for the Sahel?
A year ago, Ibrahim Traoré came to power in Burkina Faso at the age of 34. Who is the man – and how is the country doing today? Tanks drive…
Military government in Burkina Faso announces foiled coup attempt
As of: September 28, 2023 2:31 a.m The military junta ruling Burkina Faso says it has foiled an attempted coup. Officers and other suspected actors have been arrested, and others…
Burkina Faso suspends the broadcast of “Jeune Afrique” after the publication of articles evoking tensions within the country’s army
The president of the transition of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, arrives for a ceremony in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), October 8, 2022. OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP This is a new…
The broadcast of the media “Jeune Afrique” suspended in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso announced this Monday evening the suspension of “all broadcast media” of the media Young Africawhich has a paper newspaper and a website, after the publication of articles evoking…