Military governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are asserting greater control over their natural resources, taking back ...

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH In this insightful interview, H.E. Sergei Berdnikov, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Ghana, discussed aspects of Russia’s relations with Africa, ...

Residents in northern Burkina Faso say an attack by an armed group on a military base has left about 50 soldiers dead ...

Earlier in July 2025, Burkina Faso authorities released five journalists and a human rights activist who had been unlawfully ...

Dutch developer Gutami Holding has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Burkina Faso’s national utility to supply ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso’s military rulers have dissolved the country’s independent electoral commission, authorities said.

Burkina Faso’s only eye doctor for children sees the trauma of both play and conflict BOBO-DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso (AP) — Isaka Diallo was playing with friends when a stone struck his left eye.

Burkina Faso's military government has dissolved the country's independent electoral commission. Authorities announced the decision on Wednesday, citing high costs and a desire to limit foreign ...

Burkina Faso's junta has announced plans to scrap its Independent National Electoral Commission, citing high costs and concerns over foreign influence. Electoral responsibilities will now be ...

Forced out of their homes by armed groups, displaced families in Burkina Faso rely on humanitarian aid to meet their children's basic needs.