Burkina Faso: Jihadist attacks have killed about 50 civilians since May, HRW says

Three jihadist attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May have killed about 50 civilians, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday. In a new report, the NGO blamed the attacks on the al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen (JNIM)...

Burkina Faso Government revokes Taparko gold mine licence

Burkina Faso has revoked the operating licence for the Taparko gold mine, citing legal disputes and unmet socio-economic obligations by its managing company, Taparko Mining. The government highlighted the company's potential inability to fulfil...

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians

Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May. Since the start of their insurgency in Burkina Faso in 2016, the Islamist armed groups have repeatedly attacked and...

Burkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees for African Travelers: A Bold Step Toward Pan-African Unity and Economic Growth

In a landmark decision aimed at fostering greater regional integration and promoting the free movement of people and goods across the African continent, Burkina Faso has announced the elimination of visa fees for all African travelers. The policy...

‘Burkina Faso needs Iran's expertise for sustainable development’

TEHRAN – Burkina Faso’s Ambassador to Tehran, Mohammadi Kaboureh, has highlighted the significance of boosting scientific ties with Iran, calling it essential for the sustainable development of the African country. “Sustainable development without...

Recently Appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso to Extend Diplomatic Role in Niger

Niamey, 12 September, 2025 / 4:56 pm (ACI Africa). The representative of the Holy Father appointed on August 15 for Burkina Faso is to extend his diplomatic role in the West African nation of Niger. The appointment of Mons. Eric Soviguidi as the...

Ghana government urged to learn from Burkina Faso to boost national food production

Dr Samuel Joe Acquah Dr Samuel Joe Acquah, the Head of the Central Laboratory of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has urged the government to pick lessons from Burkina Faso and provide direct support to farmers, to...

Burkina Faso's misinformation war

With the help of "AI-generated images, deepfake anthems and algorithmic fervour", Burkina Faso's president has been transformed into a "digital messiah", gripping the attention of Africans across the continent, said The Africa Report. Ibrahim...

Government urged to learn from Burkina Faso to boost national food production, security

By Dennis Peprah Sunyani, (Bono), Sept. 10, GNA – Dr Samuel Joe Acquah, the Head of the Central Laboratory of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has urged the government to pick lessons from Burkina Faso and provide...

Nigeria Must Emulate Burkina Faso’s Vigilance On Illegal Arms

Source: Dr. Gidado Abdulkarim Salimon Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has once again demonstrated that decisive leadership and vigilance are key to safeguarding national sovereignty and security. The recent seizure of...

Burkina Faso vs Egypt Prediction and Betting Tips | September 9th 2025

Burkina Faso will welcome Egypt to Stade du 4 Août in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. The visitors are assured of a top-two finish in the Group A standings, while Les Étalons are also in contention to book a direct spot in the main...

Inside the CIA’s Secret Plan to Hack Human Consciousness and Build a Bridge to Other Dimensions

In 1983, the Central Intelligence Agency asked U.S. Army Lt. Col. Wayne M. McDonnell to report on a possible way for people to convert the energy of their mind and body into a laser beam that can transcend spacetime. Called the Gateway Process,...

Salah and Egypt face crunch 2026 World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso

Mohamed Salah can help Egypt secure a place at the 2026 World Cup finals when the Pharaohs face Burkina Faso on Tuesday. Salah will lead the charge in what is a top-of-the-table African zone Group A qualifier which, if they win, will guarantee...

Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam spillage, Ghana’s food security

Brig. Gen. Dan Frimpong (Rtd) Opinion Sep - 05 - 2025 , 09:57 7 minutes read The announcement was sudden! Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam spillage, which was earlier announced to start on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, has been brought forward 48 hours to...

Deepfake ‘diplomacy’: Burkina Faso President signs $14 bn India deal, slams Trump—in AI fantasy world

New Delhi: An Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated video of Burkina Faso’s transitional President Ibrahim Traoré claiming that he has sealed a $14 billion grain deal with India, as he criticised the United States President Donald Trump, has gone...

Slaughter for Hire

In December 2023 I received a series of alarming WhatsApp messages from a longtime colleague in Timbuktu, just north of the Niger River in central Mali. He told me that a company of Russian mercenaries had recently occupied the city. Armed men...

Burkina Faso hosts AI workshop; Vietnam’s digital transformation law

Homepage > News > Business > Burkina Faso hosts AI workshop; Vietnam’s digital transformation law Burkina Faso has joined the league of African countries pushing for a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, launching a one-day workshop to...

Burkina Faso Enacts Law Criminalizing Homosexuality, Joining Over 30 African Nations in Restrictive Legislation

In a significant and controversial move, Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a law banning homosexuality, marking the country as the latest in Africa to criminalize same-sex relationships. The legislation, part of the revised Persons...

Journey Across Burkina Faso’s Cultural, Commercial, and Industrial Landscape

Advertisement Over the course of eight days, August 3-10, I traveled with more than a dozen other delegates to Burkina Faso for its Diaspora Business Investment Forum & Expo, journeying through the heart of the country—from Ouagadougou, the...

Burkina Faso pauses health project financed by Bill Gates

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso has suspended a malaria research project funded by the Gates Foundation, raising concerns that the initiative could be used to advance population control efforts in Africa. The Target Malaria team, based at the Burkinabe...