Tag: Burkina Faso

Ghana, Burkina Faso adopt new joint security framework to combat terrorism

Ghana and Burkina Faso have agreed to adopt a new joint security framework aimed at combating terrorism and violent...

Truck Carrying Ghanaian Tomato Traders Caught in Terrorist Attack in Burkina Faso – Interior Minister Confirms

The Government of Ghana has confirmed a terrorist attack in Titao, Burkina Faso, involving a truck transporting tomato traders...

Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move

Mali and Burkina Faso say they will bar US citizens from entering their countries in response to a similar...

“We Must Build Bridges, Not Ostracise Our Brothers” – Mahama Urges ECOWAS to Engage Sahel States

President John Dramani Mahama has urged leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to remain committed...

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger on Monday, September 22, announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a...

Jihadist attack near Ghana border leaves four Burkinabe militiamen dead

A weekend attack by the jihadist group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in Burkina Faso has resulted in the...

PHOTOS: President Mahama Visits Burkina Faso, Holds Talks with Captain Traoré

President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Burkina Faso today as part of his ‘good neighbourliness’ tour, aimed at strengthening...

Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso

Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in...

AFCON 2025Q: Burkina Faso win to become first team to qualify for tournament

Former Aston Villa forward Bertrand Traore scored as Burkina Faso beat Burundi 2-0 on Sunday to become the first...

Bagre Dam to be Spilled Today

The Bagre Dam is set to be spilt today, Monday, August 19, 2024. This was announced by the Power Utility...

Burkina Faso’s army executed more than 200 civilians – Rights group

Burkina Faso’s military forces “summarily executed” 223 civilians, including at least 56 children, in two villages in February, Human...

Ecowas: Nigeria rebukes states for quitting regional bloc

Nigeria has accused Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of letting their people down by quitting the Economic Community of...