Sahel Advocacy Group Condemns UN Report on Burkina Faso

A regional advocacy network has sharply criticized the United Nations over a report concerning children in Burkina Faso’s conflict zones. The Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network issued a statement rejecting the UN’s findings, calling them...

Burkina Faso declares UN resident coordinator "persona non grata"

OUAGADOUGOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- The government of Burkina Faso on Monday declared Carol Flore-Smereczniak, United Nations resident coordinator in the country, "persona non grata" for co-chairing a United Nations (UN) report alleging child rights...

Ghana and Burkina Faso Move to Resolve Cross-Border Signal Disruption

Ghana and Burkina Faso have initiated talks to tackle persistent signal interference issues along their shared border. The National Communications Authority of Ghana and Burkina Faso’s electronic communications regulator held a virtual meeting on...

Burkina Faso junta declares UN coordinator persona non grata over child rights report

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The military junta in Burkina Faso on Monday declared the United Nations resident coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak as “persona non grata” over an official U.N. report that accused jihadi groups and government forces of...

Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator persona non grata

(Reuters) -Burkina Faso has declared United Nations regional coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak persona non grata over a U.N. report alleging violations against children in the West African country, a government spokesperson said on Monday....

Burkina Faso establishes a National Coordination Committee for Users of the Volta Basin

The national workshop, held in Koudougou, brought together some 40 participants from the Burkinabe portion of the Volta Basin: representatives of user organizations, local stakeholders, technical experts, and project partners. The workshop...

Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator persona non grata

Burkina Faso repatriates Alino Faso’s body amid outcry for justice

The remains of Alain Christophe Traoré, widely known as Alino Faso, have been repatriated to Burkina Faso from Côte d’Ivoire, igniting national mourning and renewed calls for accountability. Traoré, a prominent social media influencer and...

Fort Bend Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy Presented a Proclamation to Ambassador of Burkina Faso Kassoum Coulibaly to Celebrate the Swearing-In of the Newly Appointed Honorary Consul in Houston

Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy presented an official county proclamation on Friday to His Excellency Kassoum Coulibaly, Ambassador of Burkina Faso to the United States, in recognition of his honorary swearing-in ceremony....

UN coordinator expelled from Burkina Faso over controversial report

The government, which denounced the findings, said it was neither consulted during the preparation of the report nor informed of its conclusions prior to publication. The decision, announced Monday by a government spokesperson, underscores rising...

Climate Change Endangers Burkina Faso’s Kassena Houses

In southern Burkina Faso, the Royal Court of Tiébélé—a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its intricately painted Kassena houses—is under growing threat from climate change and conflict. Once a vibrant tourist destination, the site now...

A policeman searches a vendor on a motorbike at the Togo-Burkina Faso border in Cinkasse

Togolese soldiers at the border with Burkina Faso, from where jihadist groups cross over into the small west African country

A policeman searches a vendor on a motorbike at the Togo-Burkina Faso border in Cinkasse

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Goals and Highlights: Burkina Faso 1-2 Madagascar in African Nations Championship

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Diplomatic Crisis Looms as Burkina Faso Accuses Ivory Coast of Foul Play in Traore’s Death

The remains of Alain Christophe Traoré, widely known as Alino Faso, have been repatriated to Burkina Faso from Ivory Coast, sparking national mourning and renewed demands for accountability. Traoré, a prominent social media influencer and...

Canadian Government's Latest "Avoid All Travel" Warning To This Country Just Got Worse

The Canadian government regularly updates its travel advisories. Among its recent updates were surprising "Avoid All Travel" recommendations for parts of Spain. Ourense, Zamora, Salamanca, León, and Cáceres are all currently affected by wildfire...

Jihadist attack: Security Analyst calls for stronger security measures at Ghana’s borders 

By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu, GNA Keta (VR), Aug 27, GNA – Mr Bill Godson Ocloo, a Security Analyst, has sounded an alarm over the increasing threat of jihadist activities in the Sahel region and its high proximity to Ghana’s borders. He said the...

NADMO,SONABEL Energy warns communities over possible Bagre Dam spillage

By Patience Gbeze/Edward Dankwah Accra, Aug 26, GNA – The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) together with SONABEL Energy, Managers of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso has warned communities along the White Volta over a possible...

Burkina Faso vs Madagascar Prediction and Betting Tips | 16th August 2025

Madagascar make one last effort to reach the knockout stages of the 2024 African Nations Championship as they take on Burkina Faso in their last Group B fixture. With four points in three games, the Barea are currently in third place, behind...