Tag Archives: Faso

?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 »

Russia reopens Embassy in Burkina Faso Closed in 1992 as Putin continues charm offensive towards Africa

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 »

Burkina Faso, Mali deploy warplanes to Niger Republic after ECOWAS threat

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 »