New Sahel Coalition Emerges to Challenge Military Rule Across Three Nations
A new cross-border citizens’ movement, the Alliance of Democrats of the Sahel, was launched on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, bringing together Civil society actors, political […]
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Dismisses Human Rights Watch Report as ‘Unfounded’
The Government of Burkina Faso has rejected a report published on April 2, 2026, by Human Rights Watch (HRW), describing it as inaccurate and misleading. […]
Ghana Welcomes Burkina Faso’s Decision to Restore Tomato Trade
The Government of Ghana has welcomed a decision by Burkina Faso to lift its suspension on special export authorizations for fresh tomatoes, a move expected […]
Burkina Faso Forces Accused of Killing More Civilians Than Jihadists – Rights Report
A report released on Thursday, April 2, 2026, by Human Rights Watch alleges that Government forces in Burkina Faso killed more than twice as many […]
Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Kill Over a Dozen Soldiers in Northern Burkina Faso
At least a dozen soldiers have been killed in an attack by militants linked to Al Qaeda in northern Burkina Faso, according to security and […]
West African Military Chiefs Seek ECOWAS–AES Coordination to Activate Standby Force by 2026
West African military chiefs meeting on Thursday in Freetown, Sierra Leone, underscored the imperative of closer coordination between the Economic Community of West African States […]
Ghana, Burkina Faso Deepen Bilateral Ties with Seven New Agreements
Ghana and Burkina Faso have strengthened bilateral relations following high-level engagements that culminated in the signing of seven cooperation agreements and the reactivation of a […]
IMF Approves $124.3 Million Resilience Facility and Completes Fourth Review of Extended Credit for Burkina Faso
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on February 18, 2026, completed the fourth review of Burkina Faso’s 48-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, unlocking […]
Ghana Airlifts Wounded Traders After 14 February 2026 Terror Attack in Burkina Faso
Ghana has evacuated three of its nationals injured in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of seven Ghanaian traders, transferring the […]
Burkina Faso dissolves all political parties as transitional Parliament backs overhaul
Burkina Faso’s transitional Parliament has voted unanimously on Monday to dissolve all political parties whose activities had been suspended since September 2022, formally ending their […]