Burkina Faso: 'They Even Murder Children' - Burkinabes Caught in Conflict Crossfire

In northern Cote d'Ivoire, thousands of refugees from neighbouring Burkina Faso have fled two threats - jihadist attacks, and massacres committed by army-backed militiamen who… Read more »

Africa: Denmark's New Africa Strategy Sees Closure of Embassies in Mali, Burkina Faso

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 »

Africa: Who Are the African Athletes to Watch Out for At Paris Olympics?

Africa is represented in most disciplines at the Paris Games and every athlete is striving for a medal. RFI looks at a selection of the favourites. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Extends Military Rule for Another Five Years

Burkina Faso's ruling junta will remain in power for another five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, delaying the transition back to… Read more »

West Africa: Military Regimes Have Turned the Sahel Into a 'Black Hole' of Information

In the central Sahel, journalists and reporters have seen their working conditions deteriorate ever since the countries were taken over by military juntas, reports by international… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Slams NGO Report On Massacre As 'Baseless'

Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as "baseless accusations" a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on 25 February. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Army Massacred Over 200 Civilians in Village Raid - Rights Group

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for 'Subversive Activities'

Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions… Read more »

West Africa: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to Launch Anti-Jihadist Force

Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to set up a joint force to tackle security threats across their territories. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Prosecutor Says Around 170 'Executed' in Attacks On Villages

Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor said in a statement on Sunday. Read more »

West Africa: Mali, Niger and Burkina Say They Don't Feel Bound By One-Year Period to Leave Ecowas Ahead of Meeting

Mali reaffirmed its exit "without delay" from West African bloc Ecowas, saying it was not bound by the organisation's one-year timeframe for withdrawal. A few hours later, Burkina… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas' Future in Jeopardy After Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Exit

The withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the West African economic bloc triggered strong reactions among the group's members, with some promising to reverse the Sahel… Read more »

West Africa: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Quit Ecowas Regional Block

Three West African junta-led states Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they are leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) immediately, according to a… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Filmmaker Takes Story of Women Resisting Jihadists to Oscars

Burkinabé filmmaker Apolline Traoré's feature "Sira" tells the story of a young woman abducted by jihadists who draws on her wits and courage to survive. Offering a… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Sankara Replaces General Charles De Gaulle As Burkina Faso Decolonises Street Name

Burkina Faso's military rulers have officially renamed one of main streets in the capital Ouagadougou, replacing the country's former colonial ruler with its pan-africanist father… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Insurgency Stops Children From Returning to School

Nearly a million children have been unable to return to school in Burkina Faso this week due to insecurity caused by the ongoing jihadist insurgency in the country. The United… Read more »

West Africa: French Minister Denies Boycotting African Artists After Visa Suspension

France's Culture Minister on Friday said the suspension of visas for artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso was due to security concerns in light of the recent military coups in… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Condems Attack That Leaves Over 50 Burkinabé Military, Volunteers Dead

At least fifty-three members of Burkina Faso's security forces have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in the north of the country, that has been condemned by the West… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Mali and Burkina Faso Send Joint Delegation to Niamey 'In Solidarity' With Niger

Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint official delegation to coup-hit Niger on Monday in a show of "solidarity" between the nations - all of whom are ruled by juntas. Meanwhile a… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Prime Minister Rules Out Any Deal With Jihadists, Boosts Civil Militias

Burkina Faso's prime minister on Tuesday ruled out any negotiations with jihadist insurgents that have taken control of swathes of the West African country since 2015. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Junta Breaks Silence Over Massacre By Men 'In Army Uniform'

Burkina Faso's military-run government on Thursday broke its silence over a massacre carried out by men in army uniform, issuing a statement condemning "barbaric acts" and urging a… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Sixty Civilians Murdered By Men in Army Uniform in the North

At least 60 civilians were killed in a village in northern Burkina Faso by men wearing military uniforms, the local prosecutor said late on Sunday, announcing an investigation into… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Murdered Leader Thomas Sankara, Comrades Reburied At Site of Their Deaths

Thomas Sankara, the army captain turned revolutionary who led Burkina Faso in an anti-imperialist coup, was reburied on Thursday at the site in Ouagadougou where he and 12 comrades… Read more »

Burkina Faso: IMF Agrees $80m Bailout to Help Burkina Faso With Worsening Food Crisis

The International Monetary Fund has announced the release of $80 million in emergency aid to Burkina Faso to help it cope with a food crisis aggravated by the war in Ukraine. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Transitional Leader Denies Diplomatic Split From Paris

Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's junta leader, said his country has not severed diplomatic ties with France, despite asking it to withdraw its forces, and denied Russian… Read more »