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Published on 05:45 GMT

Traore draws A red line: Burkina Faso rejects foreign military bases in defiant sovereignty stand

By Suleman Chitera Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Ibrahim Traoré, has once again delivered a blunt and uncompromising message to Western powers: the era of foreign military dominance on African soil is over. In a statement that is rapidly gaining …

Source: Malawi Freedom Network - Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2026

Kumasi Tomato Sellers Applaud Burkina Faso President for Lifting Import Ban, While Others Urge Focus on Domestic ...

A wave of relief and appreciation is sweeping through sections of tomato sellers in Kumasi and beyond following the decision by Burkina Faso’s military leader, President Ibrahim Traoré, to lift the ban on tomato exports to Ghana. The announcement has been …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2026

Buratai urges ECOWAS to reintegrate Mali, Niger Republic, Burkina Faso

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has advocated for the strengthening of regional peace among ECOWAS countries. He urged the regional body to reintegrate Mali, the Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso into its fold, asserting that true …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Apr 10, 2026

UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to review Serbia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Uzbekistan, Burkina Faso ...

OHCHR GENEVA – The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) will hold its upcoming session from 13 April – 1 May, during which it will review Serbia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Uzbekistan, Burkina Faso, and Cuba. The six countries are among …

Source: The National Tribune - Center-left
Published on Apr 10, 2026

Buratai urges AU to mediate Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger ECOWAS return

A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), on Thursday urged the African Union (AU) to facilitate the return of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ex-army chief made the call at …

Source: Ripples Nigeria - Neutral
Published on Apr 9, 2026

ASFC 2026: Ghana U15 girls set up Burkina Faso final after win over Zambia

The 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship final will see a repeat of the WAFU B regional qualifiers decider after both Burkina Faso and Ghana reached the last two. Ghana made the final for the second consecutive year following a 1-0 win over …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Apr 9, 2026

Kenya Opens Door to French Troops — While Burkina Faso Expels Them

Kenya Opens Door to French Troops — While Burkina Faso Expels Them Nairobi — President William Ruto’s government has signed a defence deal with France that allows French troops to operate inside Kenya for “training and other activities.” A new Parliament …

Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 9, 2026

World Bank Group launches new country partnership framework for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger

Source: Panapress - Neutral
Published on Apr 9, 2026

People in Niamey wave flags from Russia, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali during a gathering to celebrate the withdrawal of ...

Source: KHQ - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 9, 2026

The future of Burkina Faso’s democracy is in question

In West Africa, Ibrahim Traoré, the president of Burkina Faso, is consolidating power and planning dramatic changes to the government. In an interview earlier this month on national television, he walked back plans for elections that would’ve happened in …

Source: PRI - The World - Public Broadcaster