Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso Military Coup Overthrows President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré

Burkina Faso experienced a military coup on January 24, 2022, overthrowing President Roch Marc Christian ...
Burkina junta lifts radio station’s suspension over Niger coup criticism

Burkina junta lifts radio station’s suspension over Niger coup criticism

Burkina Faso’s military government announced that one of the country’s most popular radio stations, Radio ...

Coup-hit nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso form Sahel Alliance

Coup-hit nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso form Sahel Alliance

The coup-hit nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso on Saturday ruled out returning to ...

Burkina Faso alleges foreign interference and violation of its airspace

Burkina Faso: 1 year after the Traoré putsch, the security challenge persists

After taking control of Burkina Faso on September 30, 2022, Captain Ibrahim Traoré promised to ...

Niger’s Military Junta Seeks Defense Support from Mali and Burkina Faso, Demands French Ambassador's leave

Niger’s Military Junta Seeks Defense Support from Mali and Burkina Faso, Demands French Ambassador’s leave

Niger’s military junta has taken significant steps to strengthen its position, including authorizing troops from ...

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Burkina Faso expels three French diplomats for ‘subversive activities’

Burkina Faso’s military government has ordered three French diplomats to leave the country, accusing them ...

Move by three countries to quit ECOWAS elicits mixed reactions

Move by three countries to quit ECOWAS elicits mixed reactions

In Niamey, the capital of Niger, many civilians have expressed support for the decision made ...

Climate-Resilient Seed

Burkina Faso Launches Climate-Resilient Seed Program to Enhance Agricultural Stability

Burkina Faso launches a climate-resilient seed program aimed at improving agricultural stability and enhancing food ...
Burkina Faso alleges foreign interference and violation of its airspace

Burkina Faso alleges foreign interference and violation of its airspace

Burkina Faso’s defense minister, Colonel Kassoum Coulibaly, on Wednesday accused an “international coalition” of working ...

Activists Arrested For Inciting Armed Crowd

Activists Arrested For Inciting Armed Crowd

Six people, including members of civil society in Burkina Faso, have been arrested and placed ...

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