December 16
West Africa: Niger - 39 Killed in Attacks Near Burkina Faso - Govt
Thirty-nine people have been killed in two attacks in recent days in western Niger, near the border with Burkina Faso, Niamey's defence ministry said Saturday. Read more »
December 15
West Africa: ECOWAS Approves Exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the bloc from January 29, 2025. Read more »
November 27
Mali: Junta Halts TV Broadcast Over Complaint From Burkina Faso
Malian private television station Joliba TV News ceased broadcasting Tuesday, according to AFP, after the military regime decided to revoke its licence following a complaint from… Read more »
August 07
West Africa: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali's Withdrawal Will Undermine Fight Against Terrorism - Ecowas
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has again expressed disappointment over the exit of Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso from its fold. Read more »
July 04
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Not Showing Intention to Return - Ecowas President
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has lamented that despite several efforts being made by the regional bloc… Read more »
May 22
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Will Soon Rescind Decision to Leave Ecowas - Ndume
A Nigerian Senator, Ali Ndume, who is also a member of the ECOWAS Parliament, has expressed optimism that Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic will soon rescind their decision to… Read more »
May 19
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: 6-Star Flamingos Maul Burkina Faso in FIFA U-17 Qualifiers in Abuja
Nigeria's U17 Girls team, the Flamingos put on an incredible performance against Burkina Faso U17 Girls to reach the final round of the African qualification series for this year's… Read more »
May 15
West Africa: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's Decision to Leave Complicating Regional Security - Ecowas
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Tuesday, said the decision of the trio of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic to leave the regional bloc is… Read more »
March 08
West Africa: Ecowas Engaging Third Parties to Resolve Dispute With Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso - Official
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it is involving third parties to resolve its differences with three "important members" - Mali, Burkina-Faso and… Read more »
March 06
West Africa: No Compulsion in Ecowas Membership - Nigerian Foreign Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said there's no compulsion in the membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Read more »
February 24
West Africa: Ecowas Lifts Sanctions On Guinea, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted the economic sanctions imposed on Niger, Mali and Burkina-Faso. Read more »
February 15
West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Meet Over Plan to Create New Confederation
Ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met in the Burkinabe capital on Thursday to discuss creating a confederation. Read more »
February 10
West Africa: Ecowas Exit - Tinubu Sends Delegation to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
President Bola Tinubu has sent some of his cabinet members to the governments of Republic of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso over the trio's recent move to exit the regional bloc,… Read more »
February 08
West Africa: Ecowas Ministers Meet Over Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Exit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Commission on Thursday convened an Extraordinary Session of its Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the ministerial… Read more »
January 29
West Africa: Nigeria Expresses Concern Over Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's Withdrawal From Ecowas
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its sadness over the pronouncement by the Military authority in the Republic of Niger indicating that the Republics of Burkina Faso,… Read more »
January 28
West Africa: 'You Are Still Part of Us', Ecowas Rejects Exit of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) says it is yet to receive a formal notification from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso about their… Read more »
January 17
Africa: Traore Scores to Hand Burkina Faso Late Win
Burkina Faso scored late to get all three points against Mauritania in the opening game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Burkina Faso/Cape Verde: 2023 Afcon - Super Eagles to Play Burkina Faso, Cape Verde Friendlies Jan
Ahead of the next month's Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles will play two friendly matches against Burkina Faso and Cape Verde in January. Read more »
December 22, 2023
West Africa: No to Alliance of Sahel States
At a recent meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in Bamako the capital of Mali, the idea of creating a confederation of the three states was recommended… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Burkina Faso: Junta Says They Foiled Coup Attempt
The junta in Burkina Faso, which toppled a military regime to gain power, has announced that there was a coup attempt. Read more »
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