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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, literally 'the homeland of the upright' or 'the homeland of integrity', commonly called Burkina, is a landlocked country in West Africa, formerly the Republic of Upper Volta.
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Coupe UFOA-B U17 (F): le Bénin hérite de la Côte d’Ivoire et du Burkina Faso
Les Amazones U17 connaissent désormais leurs adversaires pour la deuxième édition de la Coupe UFOA-B féminine, avec un groupe A relevé face à la Côte d’Ivoire et au… -
Benin: after Gaani in Nikki, Romuald Wadagni makes a friendly stop at Charles Toko’s home in Parakou
Following his notable participation in the Gaani 2026 festivities in Nikki, President Romuald Wadagni travelled to Parakou on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The head of state arrived at… -
Sahel States Alliance: Burkina Faso reaffirms security priority over electoral calendar before the UN
The Burkina Faso has ruled out any electoral urgency within the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which includes Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. During a… -
Burkina Faso: the country turns to Nigeria for access to international connectivity.
Burkina Faso plans to rely on Nigeria to improve its access to international Internet connectivity. The initiative aims to allow the landlocked country, which depends on overland links,… -
Burkina: several prominent figures brought before the courts for the assassination of Norbert Zongo
The trial for the murder of journalist Norbert Zongo, killed in 1998 along with three of his companions, will not open on the initially planned date in Burkina… -
Burkina: the authorities are updating the regulatory framework of the postal sector
In light of the decline of traditional mail and the rise of e-commerce, Burkina Faso wants to adapt the rules applicable to the postal sector. The ministry in… -
Burkina Faso: accelerating thermal power to strengthen energy autonomy
Burkina Faso is accelerating the development of its thermal capacities to meet the rising demand for electricity and reduce its dependence on imports. The Bobo 2 power plant,… -
Burkina Faso: the health sector is digitizing its administrative processes
The e-AGRÉMENT-MS platform is intended to enable Burkina Faso to digitize the administrative procedures related to the health sector. The system particularly targets private health establishments, with the… -
Burkina Faso: 18 cultural events banned by the authorities
The Burkinabé Ministry of Culture has banned 18 cultural events planned in several cities across the country. The authorities cite activities contrary to “public morals” and likely to… -
Burkina: 18 cultural events prohibited, deemed contrary to good morals.
The Burkinabe Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism has sent formal notices to the organizers of 18 events planned in various locations across the country. The authorities… -
Burkina Faso: the price of diesel increases for the first time in four years
The Burkinabe government has raised the price of a litre of diesel by 75 CFA francs as of Monday, August 10. This 11% increase comes after four years… -
CAN Women’s 2026: seven selections already eliminated, one last spot remains to be allocated
The group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is coming to an end, and the first verdicts have been announced. Seven teams have already exited… -
Burkina Faso: video surveillance enforcement goes into effect in Ouagadougou
Burkinabe authorities launched a video-verbalization system on Sunday to penalize various traffic violations in the capital. Cameras installed by the Ministry of Security notably record dangerous behaviors at… -
Burkina: former Togolese minister Noël Koutéra Bataka takes the helm of the IFAD office
The former Togolese Minister of Agriculture Noël Koutéra Bataka has officially taken up his duties as the country representative of the International Fund for Agricultural Development in Burkina… -
BEPC 2026 in Burkina: Supervisors are whispering AI-generated answers to candidates.
A case of alleged fraud regarding the 2026 BEPC is shaking Burkina Faso. Supervisors are accused of using a mobile phone and an artificial intelligence system to provide… -
Burkina Faso: over 400 assailants neutralized in the east and northeast, according to the army.
The Burkinabè army claims to have neutralized over 400 attackers following coordinated assaults on military positions in Gayéri, Solhan, and Sebba. This assessment comes amid a backdrop of… -
After the diplomatic break with Burkina Faso, the AES is now aligned with Paris.
Burkina Faso announced, on Friday, June 26, 2026, the immediate rupture of its diplomatic relations with France. This decision, presented by Ouagadougou as an act of sovereignty, confirms… -
Burkina Faso announces the severing of its diplomatic relations with France.
Burkina Faso has announced the immediate severance of its diplomatic relations with France, a first since its independence in 1960. This decision, justified by Ouagadougou in the name… -
Burkina: studying abroad will now require state authorization.
Burkina Faso now requires prior authorization from any student wishing to pursue their studies abroad, even if they are self-funding their education. Presented as a measure for monitoring… -
Outcry in Burkina Faso after Christophe Gomart’s comments at the European Parliament.
Burkina Faso has expressed its dissatisfaction to the European Union following an intervention by European MP Christophe Gomart regarding the political and security situation in the country. The… -
Burkina Faso: Aboubakar Nacanabo elected president of the Board of Governors of the IDB
The Burkinabe Minister of Economy and Finance, Aboubakar Nacanabo, has been elected president of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank for a one-year term. The… -
In Burkina Faso, why was Canal+ sanctioned with a fine of 50 million?
The High Council of Communication of Burkina Faso has fined Canal+ International 50 million CFA francs for failing to provide free and automatic broadcasting of RTB’s public channels… -
Burkina: entrepreneurship will soon be a mandatory subject in university curricula.
Burkina Faso wants to make entrepreneurship a mandatory discipline in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This reform, part of the presidential… -
Nearly one in five Burkinabé faces food insecurity, warns Health Minister Dr. Robert Kargougou.
Nearly 21% of Burkinabè live in food insecurity, alerted the Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Kargougou, on the occasion of the International Day of Food Safety. In response… -
Burkina Faso: beauty pageants suspended until further notice
The Burkinabe government has decided to suspend the organization of all beauty contests across the national territory. This measure, announced by the Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and… -
Burkina: Lansana Kouyaté with Traoré, ECOWAS attempts to reestablish dialogue with the AES
The ECOWAS mediator to the AES, Lansana Kouyaté, was received in Ouagadougou by Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré for discussions focused on regional security, stability, and free movement. This… -
Benin: Ouassangari contests Houndété’s retention as interim president of the Democrats.
The nomination of Nourénou Atchadé to lead the opposition party Les Démocrates, announced at the Ordinary National Council on Sunday, March 22, 2026, divides the party’s leadership and… -
Burkina Faso: Paul-Henri Damiba arrested in Togo and expelled to Ouagadougou
The former president of Burkina Faso’s transition, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, was arrested in Togo and then expelled to Ouagadougou, according to several corroborating sources. This operation… -
Burkina Faso: ministerial reshuffle and new names for ministries
The government of Burkina Faso has undergone a significant reshuffle with several changes to the names of ministries, a reorganization that forms part of a restructuring effort undertaken… -
Burkina Faso: former minister and member of parliament Yolande Compaoré found dead at her home
The former Burkinabé minister and MP Yolande Compaoré has been found dead in circumstances that have stirred emotion and questions among the public. The body of the high-profile…