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 […]
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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 […]
Three Years After Coup, Burkina Faso Struggles to Contain Terrorism
Three years after Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in a coup d’état on September 30, 2022, Burkina Faso continues to grapple with relentless terrorist violence. […]
Burkina Faso Waives Visa Fees for All African Nationals
Burkina Faso has announced that citizens of all African countries will now have their visa processing fees waived, in a move aimed at boosting continental […]
Burkina Faso Criminalises Homosexuality With Harsh Prison Sentences and Fines
Burkina Faso’s parliament has unanimously passed a law criminalising homosexuality, with offenders facing prison terms of two to five years along with fines. The legislation, […]
Suspected Jihadist Attack Kills 50 Soldiers in Northern Burkina Faso
An armed assault on a military base in Dargo, northern Burkina Faso, has reportedly left around 50 soldiers dead. Local sources, speaking under anonymity due […]
Burkina Faso Under Siege: Coordinated Jihadist Attacks Spread Fear and Devastation
Burkina Faso is once again reeling under a wave of orchestrated terrorist violence, with the northern town of Djibo enduring a particularly brutal assault. In […]
Several Military Officers Arrested in Burkina Faso Amid Coup Rumours
In Burkina Faso, a series of arrests involving military officers has been reported, with two of them being dismissed from their positions as battalion commanders. […]
Ghana: John Mahama sworn in as president
John Dramani Mahama has been sworn in for a second term as Ghana’s president at a ceremony in the capital Accra, with around 20 African leaders […]
Burkina Faso restores Thomas Sankara’s iconic motto
On Government proposal, the Transitional Parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Wednesday, October 30, restoring the country’s old motto. And enabling entry into a Confederation […]