Thursday, July 23, 2026

Burkina Faso

July 16, 2026

FULL LIST: 23 countries U.S. warns citizens not to visit

President Donald Trump’s administration listed 23 nations deemed too dangerous for U.S. citizens to visit.

U.S. travelers at airport
July 10, 2026

Nigerian passport ranks 167th globally with visa-free access to 26 countries: Report

A new report says the Nigerian passport currently ranks 167th globally and provides visa-free access to 26 countries.

Nigerian passports
July 7, 2026

UNHRC adopts first-ever resolution linking human rights, neglected diseases

The landmark move is expected to strengthen global efforts to eliminate the diseases and improve the lives of more than one billion affected people.

July 3, 2026

UN to close human rights office in Burkina Faso 

The announcement follows the Burkina Faso military government’s decision to suspend the UN rights office’s operations indefinitely.

United Nations
July 3, 2026

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Rome Statute exit threatens justice for war crimes victims: Amnesty International

Amnesty International said the countries’ withdrawal threatens to deny thousands of victims the possibility of truth, justice and reparations.

Amnesty International
July 1, 2026

Assembly raises concern over Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal from ICC treaty

The Assembly noted that participation of countries participation in its activities was crucial.

International Criminal Court
June 26, 2026

Over one billion children face overlapping climate hazards worldwide; Nigeria ranks high: Report 

The hazards are subsequently affecting the health, education, and survival of the population. 

June 23, 2026

Police rescue 38 foreign nationals, probe illegal immigration in Lagos

“The foreign nationals comprise citizens of Chad, Burkina Faso, Benin, Mali, Togo, Cameroon, and Ghana,” he said.

Police officer
June 18, 2026

Yakubu assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar

Also on hand to welcome him was a delegation of 13 African ambassadors resident in Doha.

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June 14, 2026

Soldiers arrest 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun

The army spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had allegedly resided in the state for about six months without valid immigration documents.

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