Burkina-Faso: $1500 Stipend to MPs Sparks Controversy
Burkina Faso’s National Assembly has granted one million francs CFA to each member of the Parliament. The funds meant to facilitate the legislators’ work angered […]
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Burkina Faso: Military Court Adjourns Case of 27 Alleged Coup Plotters
A military tribunal in Ouagadougou has adjourned the hearing of 27 soldiers, all members of a former regiment of Compaore’s presidential security. The group of […]
Burkinabe Soldiers Could Chase Jihadists inside Malian Territory
Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta on Sunday said he is considering authorizing the Burkinabe army to chase terrorist groups into Malian territory when they retreat […]
Burkinabe MPs to return gifts after public outcry
Touchscreen tablets given to Members of Parliament (MPs) of Burkina Faso by a Chinese company will be returned after it generated controversy relating to corruption, […]
CAFCON/GABON 2017: Morocco to wrestle with CI, Togo, DRC at group stage
Moroccan national soccer team will start its African Cup Nations 2017 campaign with DR Congo in the same group with reigning champions Cote d’Ivoire and […]
Migration Tops Agenda of Idriss Deby’s Visit in Germany
Chad president Idriss Deby on Wednesday urged the European Union to seek a deal with countries across Africa’s desert Sahel region if it wants to […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Moroccan Cimaf to launch new plant in Bouake
Moroccan continental cement giant Ciments de l’Afrique (Cimaf) is about to launch the construction of a new cement plant in Bouake; center Côte d’Ivoire, for […]
Morocco Sends Humanitarian Aid to Burkina Faso, Confirming Solidarity with Africans
Morocco has once again proved its generosity and solidarity with African countries. Early this week, the North African country rushed to provide humanitarian aid to […]
Burkina Faso: Exiled ex-PM Faces Disciplinary Proceedings
Burkina Faso has launched disciplinary procedures against former Prime Minister General Isaac Zida, who’s now seeking refuge in Canada. The former Prime Minister joined his […]
Burkina-Faso: Grilling of Compaore-Era Cabinet Members Begins
Court hearing of ministers under former Burkinabe President Blaise Compaore officially began on Tuesday in the west-African nation. Eleven of the former government officials have […]