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Burkina Faso

August 6, 2025

Nigeria celebrates Burkina Faso’s 65th independence anniversary with allied cadets

The Nigerian Defence Academy on Tuesday celebrated Burkina Faso’s 65th independence anniversary with allied cadets in Kaduna.

NDA cadets
July 30, 2025

Trafficking syndicate nabbed, 36 victims rescued in Minna: Police

The police command in Niger says it has arrested a 10-member syndicate in Minna suspected of specialising in international human trafficking.

Armed Cops
July 4, 2025

Mali military leader Assimi Goïta granted five-year term in power

The development would see Mr Goita, who has seized power twice in the Western African country, remain in office without elections until at least 2030.

Malian President Assimi Goita
May 31, 2025

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to rejoin ECOWAS soon: Tuggar

The minister instead urged the media to focus attention on the subregion’s economic development.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar
May 31, 2025

Violent extremists ravaging Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso since American forces withdrawal: U.S.

Recently, Boko Haram terrorists have renewed attacks in the northeastern part of Nigeria. 

commander of U.S. Africa Command, Michael Langley
May 29, 2025

Amid coups, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso breakaway, Tinubu hails ECOWAS for regional stability

The recent disintegration of ECOWAS has caused a breakdown of cooperation between countries in West Africa, especially in the fight against terrorism.

ECOWAS LEADERS
May 19, 2025

How to crown an impostor

For three years, Traoré’s stock has risen amid algorithmic populism expressed in languages he neither understands nor speaks.

Burkina Faso's military ruler Ibrahim Traore
May 14, 2025

Assimi Goïta-led junta dissolves political parties in Mali

This development came five years after Mr Goïta assumed power.

Malian President Assimi Goita
May 14, 2025

Lassa Fever: WAHO expands coalition to accelerate vaccine access in West Africa

The West African Health Organisation has expanded its Lassa Fever Coalition to accelerate vaccine access in the region.

Lassa fever infected patient
May 7, 2025

Sahel envoys commend Morocco’s progress in southern provinces

The diplomats highlighted the promising prospects opened by the Royal Atlantic Initiative for the Sahel countries.

Sahel region