Burkina Faso Junta Suspends Voice of America Over Coverage of Militant Violence
Burkina Faso’s military junta has imposed a three-month suspension on Voice of America (VOA) broadcasts, alleging that the network’s coverage…
West African Military Juntas Launch Investigation into French Journalist Over Jihadi Analysis
Prosecutors from the military-ruled nations of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have launched a coordinated investigation into French journalist and…
Burkina Faso Junta Claims Foiling Foreign-backed Destabilization Attempt
Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta announced it has thwarted an attempt to destabilize the West African country “with the help…
Russia Signs Satellite Deal with West African Military Governments
Three West African nations governed by military juntas – Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso – have announced a deal with…
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Launch Biometric Passports in New Alliance
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger plan to introduce new biometric passports as part of their withdrawal from the Economic Community…
Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Killing 300 State Militias, Not Civilians, in Burkina Faso Raid
The al Qaeda-linked group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for Saturday’s devastating attack near Barsalogho in…
Russian Paramilitary Forces to Depart Burkina Faso Amid Escalating Ukraine Conflict
In a significant shift of military resources, Russia is set to withdraw 100 paramilitary officers from Burkina Faso to bolster…
Swiss Citizen Working on US-Funded Aid Project Arrested in Burkina Faso
A Swiss citizen working on a U.S.-funded aid project has been arrested in Burkina Faso, the Swiss Federal Department of…
Over 100 Dead in Devastating Jihadi Attack on Central Burkina Faso Village
A devastating attack by al-Qaida-linked jihadists has left at least 100 people dead in central Burkina Faso, marking one of…
Denmark to Close Embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso Amid Shifting African Diplomacy
The Danish foreign ministry announced on Monday its decision to close embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso, marking a significant…
