Burkina Faso Records Dramatic Drop in Malaria Burden
Malaria Consortium
The country's malaria cases fell by 32 percent and deaths dropped by 44 percent between 2024 and 2025, with deaths among children under five down almost 60 percent. Read more »
As Security Deteriorates, Sahelian Juntas Further Stifle Civilians
ACSS
As militant Islamist insurgencies make unprecedented gains across the Sahel, military junta leaders have focused on restricting independent voices instead of adapting security… Read more »
AFC Commits $300m to Burkina Faso's Largest Power Plant
Daba Finance
Africa Finance Corporation has released the first $60 million from a $300 million financing package to support construction of Burkina Faso's largest power plant, marking the… Read more »
Burkina Faso Forces Closure of UN Human Rights Office
HRW
Departure Ends Independent International Presence in Country Rife with Abuse Read more »
TotalEnergies Women's Afcon 2026 - Burkina Faso Target Historic Knockout Stage Berth
CAF
Burkina Faso return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations determined to make history after missing the 2024 edition. Encouraged by an impressive qualifying… Read more »
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Begin Formal Withdrawal From ICC
Shabelle
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after submitting official notifications to leave the Rome… Read more »
All of Africa Today - July 3, 2026
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Resignation and Appointment of the Bishop of Kpalimé
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Kpalimé presented by His Excellency Mgr. Benoît Comlan Messan Alowonou. Read more »
All of Africa Today - July 7, 2026
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Burkina Faso Puts Study Abroad Under Junta Control
HRW
New Authorization Requirement Hinders Rights to Movement, Education Read more »
Burkina Faso's Army Accused of Preventing Civilians From Leaving Jihadist-Besieged Towns
The New Humanitarian
"They say we have to accept dying for the homeland." Read more »
Burkina Faso Revenue Collection Beats Target in June
Daba Finance
Burkina Faso's public finance services collected 122% of their June revenue target, helped by stronger results from the Treasury, Customs and Tax departments, the government said. Read more »
Withdrawal From The Rome Statute Consecrates Impunity And Threatens To Deny Victims Of War Crimes Justice And Reparations
AI London
Reacting to the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to deposit formal notifications of withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Marceau Sivieude,… Read more »
World Bank Group Appoints Nicola Pontara As Division Director for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Nicola Pontara as Division Director for the Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad. Read more »
All of Africa Today - June 29, 2026
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