West African leaders and their military chiefs are to travel to Burkina Faso to reinstate the country's interim leadership amid a standoff in the capital between an elite ... Read more »
The army has entered Ouagadougou without resistance, saying they want to secure the surrender of the coup leaders without gunfire or bloodshed. Read more »
Under the deal mediated by the West African regional block, former president Blaise Compaoré deposed in October, will be able to stand in the upcoming election. Read more »
Talks to resolve crisis have yielded positive results with indications pointing to the restoration of civilian rule under an interim government. Read more »
Demonstrations against the military coup in the country has left at least three people dead and over 60 injured. Read more »
The military has taken to the airwaves to declare it now controls the country - just weeks before national elections. ECOWAS, African Union and the United Nations issue a joint ... Read more »
Burkina Faso is leading the way to a new kind of land law reform. With innovative community land charters, they are formalizing people's right to common property for ... Read more »
A herbal tea that could combat malaria is due to start its first clinical trial in July, researchers have announced. The brew, called Saye, will be trialled against the ... Read more »
Evidence suggests that little or no warning was given by the military before they opened fire on unarmed protesters during last year's anti-governement rally, reports the rights ... Read more »
Rural communities depend on many natural resources and ecosystems-wildlife, water, forests and pasture-for their livelihoods and well-being. But in most African countries, local ... Read more »
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