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Burkina Faso

December 9, 2025

Niger Republic imposes extra security checks on goods from Nigeria

Niger Republic’s military regime has imposed additional entry points screening for almost all goods coming into the country from Nigeria, citing security concerns.

Niger military leader and Tinubu
December 9, 2025

Burkina Faso detains 11 Nigerian military officers, seizes NAF aircraft over airspace violation

The statement noted, “The military aircraft had on board two (02) crew members and nine (09) passengers, all military personnel.”

Bukina Faso/cargo plane C130
December 7, 2025

Military coup thwarted, forces loyal to President Talon in control: Benin Presidency

Earlier, some soldiers announced a sudden takeover of the government, accusing Mr Talon of mismanagement.

President Patric Talon
November 30, 2025

NECO accredits schools in Burkina Faso for SSCE, BECE

He said that the accreditation would reduce financial strain on parents.

National Examinations Council Logo
October 22, 2025

Armed men abduct U.S. pilot in Niamey

The Nigerien security authorities are said to be conducting a nationwide search.

Niamey
September 23, 2025

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger withdraw from ICC

They underlined their aim to uphold the protection of human rights in line with their values.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders
August 31, 2025

Police detain notorious human trafficker, rescue two victims in Akwa Ibom

Ms John said the suspect was in police custody as the investigation was in high gear to track and apprehend his accomplices.

Police officers
August 16, 2025

ECOWAS chairman solicits support to combat terrorism, enhance democracy

Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Sai’du Abdullahi (Bida/Gbako federal constituency), led members to the port on Saturday to engage stakeholders.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio
August 14, 2025

Burkina Faso: Blast hits near UN aid helicopter in Solle

A UN-chartered helicopter delivering food aid to the town of Solle in northwest Burkina Faso was caught in an explosion shortly after landing on Tuesday, injuring two people.

Explosion in Burkina Faso
August 8, 2025

Violence stripping women, girls in Sahel region of right to viable future: UN

In Mali, 90 per cent of women have been affected by female genital mutilation, while the rate of child marriage in parts of the region is among the highest in the world.

women in Niger