Alliance of Sahel States - Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Launch New Passport
New Times
Three West African countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, will be launching a new biometric passport "in the coming days" as part of their withdrawal from the wider regional… Read more »
Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians [press release]
HRW
Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability Read more »
No, Horrific Viral Video Circulating Does Not Show Bandits Killing People Kidnapped in Sokoto, Nigeria, but Terror Attack in Burkina Faso
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A video showing the shooting of hundreds of people by terrorists has circulated on social media with the claim it shows bandits killing people kidnapped in Sokoto in… Read more »
Burkinabe Nationals Seek Urgent Protection Amid Harassment Claims
Liberian Investigator
A group of Burkinabe nationals residing in Liberia has raised concerns about ongoing harassment and mistreatment by unidentified individuals claiming to be state security… Read more »
Burkina Faso Issues Passport Without Ecowas Logo
Premium Times
This development further signalled the deterioration of relations between ECOWAS and three estranged Sahelian nations. Read more »
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Seven Matches to Watch as Road to Morocco Begins
CAF
The journey to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, officially begins on Wednesday, September 4, with the first round of qualifiers set to unfold across the… Read more »
Terror Attacks in Burkina Faso, Mass Graves in Libya
UN News
A UN independent human rights expert on Friday condemned recent terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso, which resulted in approximately 200 deaths, and in Pakistan, where 28 civilians… Read more »
Guterres Strongly Condemns Burkina Faso Terror Attack - Hundreds Killed and Injured
UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of around 200 people in the Burkinabe town of Barsalogho at the weekend, which left a further 140… Read more »
Denmark's New Africa Strategy Sees Closure of Embassies in Mali, Burkina Faso
RFI
Denmark said Monday it was shutting its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso as part of its new Africa strategy, as military coups have "severely limited the scope for action in the… Read more »
Egypt Condemns Terror Attack That Claimed Lives of 100 in Burkina Faso
Egypt Online
Egypt condemned Sunday the terror attacks that claimed the lives and injured hundreds of civilians and soldiers northern Burkina Faso, affirming solidarity with country on… Read more »
Endeavour Mining, Lilium Settle Dispute Over African Gold Mines
Daba Finance
Legal dispute settled: Endeavour Mining Plc and Lilium Mining resolve conflict over gold mine sale in Burkina Faso Assets to be transferred: Wahgnion and Boungou projects ownership… Read more »