Democracy has never brought development – Burkina Faso President declares
President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system. He added […]
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Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso introduce 0.5% import levy on ECOWAS countries
Breakaway Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – Mali, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso – widened the gulf between them and the Economic Community of West […]
ECOWAS open to reintegration of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Tinubu says
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to the welfare of citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, emphasising that wisdom and diplomacy are […]
Senate raises alarm over Mali, Burkina Faso terrorists in Niger state, Northwest Nigeria
The Senate yesterday raised the alarm that terrorists from Mali and Burkina Faso, who operate under the aegis of Lakurawa, have invaded Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, […]
ECOWAS Defence Chiefs push for restoration of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali
The Chiefs of Defence Staff in West Africa on Friday called for the return of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to the regional bloc. In […]
President Faye leads ECOWAS reunification talks with Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
he West African leaders have assigned Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to persuade the military leaders of three nations not to withdraw from the regional […]
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger form confederation after leaving ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have finalised plans to form a new confederation, the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States, marking a geopolitical shift […]
Mali beat Burkina Faso 2-1 to progress into AFCON q’finals
The Eagles of Mali beat the Stallions of Burkina Faso 2-1 on Tuesday night in the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in […]
Main reason why Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exited ECOWAS
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it has become a […]
Pre-AFCON tourney: Super Eagles tackle Burkina Faso, UAE
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take part in a three-nation tournament as part of their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Burkina […]
Breaking: Soldiers arrested as Junta foils another coup in Burkina Faso
The Burkina Faso junta has announced that there was a coup attempt in the country. In a statement, the junta, which toppled a military regime […]
Military tribunal in Burkina Faso sentences former President Compaore to life imprisonment
By Goodluck Ikiebe A military tribunal in Burkina Faso has sentenced former President Blaise Compaore to life imprisonment for complicity in the 1987 murder of […]
Senegal Tackles Egypt In 2021 AFCON Final in Cameroon
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Terenga Lions of Senegal will battle Pharaohs of Egypt in the final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in […]
Burkina Faso jihadists kill 120 people
Officials on Friday reported that a terrorist attack, following fighting in a remote area of Burkina Faso near the border with Mali, has left over […]
Militants invade community, kill 15 during baptism
Militants on Wednesday opened fire and killed 15 civilians during a baptism in Burkina Faso, reports on Thursday said The attack took place overnight in […]