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Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique and Burkina Faso Celebrate Major Financial Victory as FATF Removes Them from Grey List

In a major boost for Africa’s economic credibility, Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique and Burkina Faso have been officially removed from the Financial Action...

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Burkina Faso Makes History with Launch of Faso Digital 2025, a Hub for Innovation and Startups

Burkina Faso has marked a significant milestone in its digital journey with the launch of its first-ever virtual digital fair, Faso Digital 2025....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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DR Congo Stun Cameroon with Late Winner to Set Up World Cup Play-Off Final Against Nigeria

Chancel Mbemba delivered a dramatic stoppage-time winner as DR Congo edged Cameroon 1-0 in Rabat, booking a high-stakes showdown with Nigeria in the...

Nigeria Crush Gabon 4-1 in Extra-Time Thriller to Reach World Cup Play-Off Final

Nigeria kept their 2026 Fifa World Cup dream alive with a sensational 4-1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat, securing a place in...