Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Arrests Eight Aid Workers on Charges of Spying and Treason, Dutch NGO Denies Allegations
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the arrest of eight employees of a Netherlands-based humanitarian organisation, accusing them of espionage and acts of...
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Announce Immediate Withdrawal from ICC, Denounce Court as Neo-Colonialist Tool Amid Rising Sahel Tensions
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have declared their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing it as an “instrument of neo-colonialist...
Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for All African Travellers to Boost Pan-African Unity and Regional Integration
Burkina Faso has officially announced the removal of visa fees for all African travellers, a landmark decision aimed at strengthening Pan-African ties, boosting...
Burkina Faso Passes Law Criminalizing Homosexuality With Up to Five Years in Prison
Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has unanimously passed a new law banning homosexual acts, marking a significant shift in the country’s legal stance on...
Burkina Faso Expels UN Envoy Over Report on Child Rights Abuses in Jihadist Conflict
Burkina Faso’s military junta has expelled the United Nations’ top official, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, declaring her persona non grata over her involvement in drafting...
Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré Sparks Debate Online Over Viral Video Claiming He Built and Distributed Houses
A viral video circulating on Facebook has stirred heated discussions across Africa, claiming that Burkina Faso’s president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has built houses...
Three African Nations Push for ICC Membership as USA Cricket Faces Ongoing Scrutiny
Burkina Faso, Mauritius, and Burundi are set to apply for Associate Membership of the International Cricket Council (ICC) later this year, marking a...
100 Reputable Women of African Descent 2025: Delphine Traoré Champions Insurance Innovation and Pan-African Economic Resilience
Delphine Traoré, a trailblazing business executive from Burkina Faso, has firmly established herself as a powerhouse in Africa’s insurance industry. As the CEO...
Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré: Pan-African Icon or Controversial Coup Leader?
Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s 37-year-old military ruler, has captivated Africa and beyond with his bold pan-Africanist vision, railing against Western imperialism and...
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The Chadian government has officially terminated its long-standing partnership with African Parks, a conservation organisation whose board includes Prince Harry, accusing it of...
Mother of Missing Tanzanian Diplomat Begs for His Return
The mother of missing former Tanzanian diplomat Humphrey Polepole has made a heartfelt plea for his safe return, urging authorities to act swiftly...
