West African country, Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting for airing a rights report accusing the army of attacks on civilians in its battle against jihadists. International NGO, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday that soldiers in Burkina Faso’s jihadist-hit …
Read More »Burkina Faso expels 3 French diplomats
The military Junta ruling Burkina Faso on Thursday, April 18, announced the expulsion of three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities. The junta which disclosed that the diplomats had been given 48 hours to leave the country, did not provide details of the allegations against the expelled diplomats whose …
Read More »?We are done with ECOWAS.? – Burkina Faso Leader, Ibrahim Traore reveals reasons they are leaving West African bloc (video)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) failed to support Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali in their fight against terrorism and failed to respect its own values by imposing sanctions, said Burkina Faso’s interim leader Captain Ibrahim Traore. Speaking in an interview with Cameroonian journalist Alain Foka, Traore said …
Read More »Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso withdraw from ECOWAS over suspension?
The military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The countries’ military regimes announced withdrawal from the regional bloc on Sunday, Jan. 28, in a joint statement read out on Niger national television. The …
Read More »AFCON 2023: S/Eagles friendlies against Burkina Faso, Cape Verde cancelled, to now Play Guinea
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play Syli National of Guinea in a friendly game as part of preparations for the AFCON 2023 after two friendly games with Burkina Faso and Cape Verde were called off. The game between the Eagles and Guinea is billed for Monday, 8 January, 2024. Guinea will …
Read More »Russia reopens Embassy in Burkina Faso Closed in 1992 as Putin continues charm offensive towards Africa
Russia on Thursday, December 28 reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after almost nearly 32 years when the West African nation fell out with former colonial ruler France. The Burkinabe foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that “Russia formally reopened its embassy this Thursday in Ouagadougou.” Russia’s ambassador to Ivory …
Read More »Russia to build Nuclear Power Plant in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant to increase electricity supplies. “The government of Burkina Faso has signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a nuclear power plant,” the government said in a statement. The …
Read More »Burkina Faso, Mali deploy warplanes to Niger Republic after ECOWAS threat
Burkina Faso and Mali have reportedly deployed warplanes to the Niger Republic following the Economic Community of West Africa’s possible armed intervention to restore democracy in the West African country. Niger’s state television reported joint efforts by Mali and Burkina Faso in support of Niger and the deployment of …
Read More »Tinubu imposes financial sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso through CBN
The presidential spokesman says the mandate and ultimatum issued by ECOWAS did not emanate from the office of President Tinubu. The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu has ordered fresh and heavier financial sanctions on the Republic of Niger and neighbouring countries that …
Read More »Burkina Faso extends State Of Emergency by 6 Months due to Islamic Jihad attacks
Burkina Faso, ravaged by Islamic jihad attacks, has extended state of emergency in eight of the country’s 13 regions by six months. The bill, adopted unanimously by the interim parliament on Friday, May 12 will be in effect from March to October 29. It “aims to strengthen and consolidate …
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