Thursday, June 18, 2026

Ouagadougou

September 28, 2023

New coup d’état in Burkina Faso thwarted, military junta claims

Burkina Faso’s military junta said a coup plot was thwarted on Tuesday.

Burkina Faso junta
August 7, 2023

Air France cancels flights to Mali, Burkina Faso after Niger airspace closure

The suspension adds to the list of African airspace affected by geopolitical disruptions, which already includes Libya and Sudan.

Air France
December 6, 2022

Burkina Faso military bans Radio France International

Burkina Faso’s military Junta government has prohibited French media outlet Radio France International (RFI) from broadcasting in the country.

Radio France Internationale's logo
October 6, 2022

Why is Africa playing with fire?

The mice can now play because Africa’s cats have lost their felinity.

African Union (AU)
October 3, 2022

Ousted Burkina Faso’s military leader gives conditions to resign after coup

Mr Damiba provided “seven conditions” for his resignation.

Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba
October 1, 2022

Gunfire heard in Burkina Faso capital day after coup

Heavily armed security forces were seen driving through the capital of Ouagadougou.