Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Formally Begin Withdrawal From the International Criminal Court
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed, beginning a year-long process...
Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves Political Parties in Further Power Consolidation
Burkina Faso’s military led government has dissolved all political parties and repealed the legal framework governing their operations, according to a decree approved...
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...
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....
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...
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