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Burkina Faso's military rulers intensify crackdown on civil society groups

On Tuesday, it announced the suspension of a further 247 associations bringing to more than 900 the number closed or dissolved since last month.

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 22:50:14 +0200 Burkina Faso's military rulers intensify crackdown on civil society groups <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/1551620e7-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso's military rulers intensify crackdown on civil society groups<br /> <br /> On Tuesday, it announced the suspension of a further 247 associations bringing to more than 900 the number closed or dissolved since last month.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/13/burkina-fasos-military-rulers-intensify-crackdown-on-civil-society-groups<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-fasos-military-rulers-intensify-crackdown-on-civil-society-groups_1551620e7.html Circus troupe tackles jihadist nightmares of Burkina Faso's children https://www.headlinesafrica.com/circus-troupe-tackles-jihadist-nightmares-of-burkina-fasos-children_61265325a.html

Circus troupe tackles jihadist nightmares of Burkina Faso's children

Their name is Dafra Circus but their performance is not what you might expect. Made up of four young acrobats from Burkina Faso, the troupe’s latest show “Souffle” - or “Breath” - tackles the jihadist conflict in their country that has ruined countless childhoods.

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#AfThisIsCulture]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 22:20:12 +0200 Circus troupe tackles jihadist nightmares of Burkina Faso's children <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/61265325a-1.jpg" /></p>Circus troupe tackles jihadist nightmares of Burkina Faso's children<br /> <br /> Their name is Dafra Circus but their performance is not what you might expect. Made up of four young acrobats from Burkina Faso, the troupe’s latest show “Souffle” - or “Breath” - tackles the jihadist conflict in their country that has ruined countless childhoods. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/07/circus-troupe-tackles-jihadist-nightmares-of-burkina-fasos-children<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfThisIsCulture]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/circus-troupe-tackles-jihadist-nightmares-of-burkina-fasos-children_61265325a.html ‘President for life’: Inside Traoré’s Burkina Faso https://www.headlinesafrica.com/%e2%80%98president-for-life%e2%80%99-inside-traore%e2%80%99s-burkina-faso_62a022981.html

Few heads of state command a cult following like the young world leader and military ruler of Burkina Faso, President Ibrahim Traoré.

Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir visits a country hailing its ‘revolution’ as it continues to suffer jihadist attacks.

** This is a re-edit of a video posted on 9 April in which there was a production error. The original video mistakenly included some footage from Mali and Benin. In this version, that has been replaced by correct footage showing Burkina Faso.**

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Burkina Faso junta dissolves dozens of civil society groups

Territorial Administration Minister Emile Zerbo said the latest dissolutions are part of efforts to enforce that law. He urged affected groups to comply with the regulations, warning that “any offender faces the penalties provided for under current regulations.”

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#AfNews]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:35:08 +0200 Burkina Faso junta dissolves dozens of civil society groups <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/e39849d52-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso junta dissolves dozens of civil society groups<br /> <br /> Territorial Administration Minister Emile Zerbo said the latest dissolutions are part of efforts to enforce that law. He urged affected groups to comply with the regulations, warning that “any offender faces the penalties provided for under current regulations.”<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/burkina-faso-junta-dissolves-dozens-of-civil-society-groups<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-junta-dissolves-dozens-of-civil-society-groups_e39849d52.html Burkina Faso: Govt. denies report alleging more than 1,800 killed since junta took power https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-govt-denies-report-alleging-more-than-1800-killed-since-junta-took-power_bdc8fee54.html

Burkina Faso: Govt. denies report alleging more than 1,800 killed since junta took power

Burkina Faso's government has denounced a report alleging that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed since the junta seized power three years ago as 'false'. The report was published by Human Rights Watch and based on open source information.

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#AfNews]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:50:08 +0200 Burkina Faso: Govt. denies report alleging more than 1,800 killed since junta took power <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/bdc8fee54-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso: Govt. denies report alleging more than 1,800 killed since junta took power<br /> <br /> Burkina Faso's government has denounced a report alleging that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed since the junta seized power three years ago as 'false'. The report was published by Human Rights Watch and based on open source information.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/06/burkina-faso-govt-denies-report-alleging-more-than-1800-killed-since-junta-took-power<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-govt-denies-report-alleging-more-than-1800-killed-since-junta-took-power_bdc8fee54.html Burkina Faso’s Traoré rejects democracy, extends military rule https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso%e2%80%99s-traore-rejects-democracy-extends-military-rule_32f18137c.html

Burkina Faso’s Traoré urges shift away from democracy

Nearly four years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré is calling on citizens to abandon democratic ideals.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:35:08 +0200 Burkina Faso’s Traoré rejects democracy, extends military rule <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/32f18137c-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso’s Traoré urges shift away from democracy<br /> <br /> Nearly four years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traoré is calling on citizens to abandon democratic ideals.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/burkina-fasos-traore-urges-shift-away-from-democracy<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso%e2%80%99s-traore-rejects-democracy-extends-military-rule_32f18137c.html Burkina Faso's parliament approves ban on political parties https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-fasos-parliament-approves-ban-on-political-parties_7235aa26f.html

Burkina Faso's parliament approves ban on political parties

Political party activities have been suspended in the Sahel country since the army seized power in 2022

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:45:10 +0200 Burkina Faso's parliament approves ban on political parties <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/7235aa26f-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso's parliament approves ban on political parties<br /> <br /> Political party activities have been suspended in the Sahel country since the army seized power in 2022<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/10/burkina-fasos-parliament-approves-ban-on-political-parties<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-fasos-parliament-approves-ban-on-political-parties_7235aa26f.html Former Burkinabe minister murdered at her home in Ouagadougou, prosecutor says https://www.headlinesafrica.com/former-burkinabe-minister-murdered-at-her-home-in-ouagadougou-prosecutor-says_36e4544b0.html

Former Burkinabe minister murdered at her home in Ouagadougou, prosecutor says

Former Burkinabe minister Yolande Viviane Compaoré has been assassinated at her home in Ouagadougou, the capital’s public prosecutor’s announced on Tuesday.

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:07:18 +0200 Former Burkinabe minister murdered at her home in Ouagadougou, prosecutor says <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/36e4544b0-1.jpg" /></p>Former Burkinabe minister murdered at her home in Ouagadougou, prosecutor says<br /> <br /> Former Burkinabe minister Yolande Viviane Compaoré has been assassinated at her home in Ouagadougou, the capital’s public prosecutor’s announced on Tuesday. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/13/former-burkinabe-minister-murdered-at-her-home-in-ouagadougou-prosecutor-says<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/former-burkinabe-minister-murdered-at-her-home-in-ouagadougou-prosecutor-says_36e4544b0.html Burkina Faso hails security gains and food self-sufficiency in 2025 https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-hails-security-gains-and-food-self-sufficiency-in-2025_6e47575dc.html

Burkina Faso hails security gains and food self-sufficiency in 2025

Traoré reaffirmed Burkina Faso’s sovereign foreign policy, welcoming partners who respect national independence while rejecting external pressures.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:25:07 +0200 Burkina Faso hails security gains and food self-sufficiency in 2025 <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6e47575dc-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso hails security gains and food self-sufficiency in 2025<br /> <br /> Traoré reaffirmed Burkina Faso’s sovereign foreign policy, welcoming partners who respect national independence while rejecting external pressures.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/01/02/burkina-faso-hails-security-gains-and-food-self-sufficiency-in-2025<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-hails-security-gains-and-food-self-sufficiency-in-2025_6e47575dc.html Burkina's Traoré takes over as chair of AES, calls for 'large-scale' operations against extremists https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkinas-traore-takes-over-as-chair-of-aes-calls-for-large-scale-operations-against-extremists_0d5659323.html

Burkina's Traoré takes over as chair of AES, calls for 'large-scale' operations against extremists

Burkina Faso’s military ruler Ibrahim Traore took over the rotating presidency of the Alliance of Sahel States on Tuesday, at a summit in Mali’s capital Bamako. He called for "large-scale" operations against extremists "in the coming days."

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#AfNews]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:45:09 +0200 Burkina's Traoré takes over as chair of AES, calls for 'large-scale' operations against extremists <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/0d5659323-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina's Traoré takes over as chair of AES, calls for 'large-scale' operations against extremists<br /> <br /> Burkina Faso’s military ruler Ibrahim Traore took over the rotating presidency of the Alliance of Sahel States on Tuesday, at a summit in Mali’s capital Bamako. He called for "large-scale" operations against extremists "in the coming days."<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/25/burkinas-traore-takes-over-as-chair-of-aes-calls-for-large-scale-operations-against-extrem<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkinas-traore-takes-over-as-chair-of-aes-calls-for-large-scale-operations-against-extremists_0d5659323.html Burkina Faso starts building first expressway in push to modernize https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-starts-building-first-expressway-in-push-to-modernize_b66bce784.html

Burkina Faso starts building first expressway in push to modernize

The project falls under army ruler Captain Ibrahim Traore's Faso Mebo initiative, an ambitious plan to modernize the Sahel country

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#AfNews]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:30:13 +0200 Burkina Faso starts building first expressway in push to modernize <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/b66bce784-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso starts building first expressway in push to modernize<br /> <br /> The project falls under army ruler Captain Ibrahim Traore's Faso Mebo initiative, an ambitious plan to modernize the Sahel country<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/burkina-faso-starts-building-first-expressway-in-push-to-modernize<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-starts-building-first-expressway-in-push-to-modernize_b66bce784.html Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-sahel-regional-force_852633341.html

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force

The 5000-strong force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to achieve closer integration

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]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:30:13 +0200 Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/852633341-1.jpg" /></p><p>Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force<br /><br />The 5000-strong force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to achieve closer integration<br /><br />READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-sahel-regional-force<br /><br />Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /><br />Africanews is available in English and French.<br />Website : www.africanews.com<br />Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br />Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /><br />#AfNews</p>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-sahel-regional-force_852633341.html Burkina Faso frees Nigerian Air Force crew https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-frees-nigerian-air-force-crew_91cd64e5c.html

Burkina Faso frees Nigerian Air Force crew

Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who were detained Dec. 8 after their aircraft made an emergency landing, Nigeria's foreign minister said.


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#AfNews]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:25:09 +0200 Burkina Faso frees Nigerian Air Force crew <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/91cd64e5c-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso frees Nigerian Air Force crew<br /> <br /> Burkina Faso on Wednesday released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force who were detained Dec. 8 after their aircraft made an emergency landing, Nigeria's foreign minister said.<br /> <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/18/burkina-faso-frees-nigerian-air-force-crew<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-frees-nigerian-air-force-crew_91cd64e5c.html Burkina Faso's Traore gets first Sahel Alliance identity card https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-fasos-traore-gets-first-sahel-alliance-identity-card_2bdf3f0a9.html

Burkina Faso's Traore gets first Sahel Alliance identity card

With the introduction of biometric identity cards, the Sahel leaders seek to grow the profile of their new bloc and to deepen integration

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#AfNews]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:11 +0200 Burkina Faso's Traore gets first Sahel Alliance identity card <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/2bdf3f0a9-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso's Traore gets first Sahel Alliance identity card<br /> <br /> With the introduction of biometric identity cards, the Sahel leaders seek to grow the profile of their new bloc and to deepen integration<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/02/burkina-fasos-traore-gets-first-sahel-alliance-identity-card<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-fasos-traore-gets-first-sahel-alliance-identity-card_2bdf3f0a9.html Burkina Faso honors Thomas Sankara https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-honors-thomas-sankara_7e076e36f.html

Sankara, who led Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987, is remembered for his Pan-African and anti-imperialist reform. An exhibition that looks back on his life and times opened at the country's national museum on October 15, the 38th anniversary of his assassination.
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By planting nitrogen-fixing trees among crops, women in Burkina Faso are restoring soil fertility and boosting food security. Although they produce more than half of the nation’s food, women own only eight percent of the land. Still, many are transforming dry fields into thriving gardens, securing both livelihoods and environmental sustainability.





]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:00:03 +0200 Burkina Faso women use agroforestry to restore barren land <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/75c47131b-1.jpg" /></p>By planting nitrogen-fixing trees among crops, women in Burkina Faso are restoring soil fertility and boosting food security. Although they produce more than half of the nation’s food, women own only eight percent of the land. Still, many are transforming dry fields into thriving gardens, securing both livelihoods and environmental sustainability.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-women-use-agroforestry-to-restore-barren-land_75c47131b.html Burkina Faso kicks out U.N. coordinator over 'false' report https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-kicks-out-un-coordinator-over-false-report_03bbd6822.html

Burkina Faso kicks out U.N. coordinator over 'false' report

In a statement, the government accused Carol Flore-Smereczniak of participating in the preparation of the report — titled Children and Armed Conflict in Burkina Faso — which it says is “without evidence or supporting documentation” and that conveyed “serious and false information”

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Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:06:17 +0200 Burkina Faso kicks out U.N. coordinator over 'false' report <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/03bbd6822-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso kicks out U.N. coordinator over 'false' report<br /> <br /> In a statement, the government accused Carol Flore-Smereczniak of participating in the preparation of the report — titled Children and Armed Conflict in Burkina Faso — which it says is “without evidence or supporting documentation” and that conveyed “serious and false information”<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http:///2025/08/19/burkina-faso-kicks-out-un-coordinator-over-false-report<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-kicks-out-un-coordinator-over-false-report_03bbd6822.html Burkina Faso to dissolve its electoral commission https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-to-dissolve-its-electoral-commission_f738d8453.html

Burkina Faso to dissolve its electoral commission

The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI), which has been in place for over 20 years in Burkina Faso , is to be dissolved.

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The attack took place during a Sunday mass at a church in the northern village of Essakane. No one has yet claimed responsibility.







]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:34:06 +0200 At least 15 killed, 2 injured in attack on Burkina Faso church <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/20cf9bff7-1.jpg" /></p>The attack took place during a Sunday mass at a church in the northern village of Essakane. No one has yet claimed responsibility.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/at-least-15-killed-2-injured-in-attack-on-burkina-faso-church_20cf9bff7.html Burkina: Russia reopens its embassy after 31 years of closure https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-russia-reopens-its-embassy-after-31-years-of-closure_6f1fcb52e.html

“Today we are attending the ceremony for the resumption of activities of the Russian embassy in Ouagadougou,”

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#AfNews]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:28:52 +0200 Burkina: Russia reopens its embassy after 31 years of closure <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6f1fcb52e-1.jpg" /></p>“Today we are attending the ceremony for the resumption of activities of the Russian embassy in Ouagadougou,” <br /> <br /> READ MORE : 2023/12/29/burkina-russia-reopens-its-embassy-after-31-years-of-closure<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-russia-reopens-its-embassy-after-31-years-of-closure_6f1fcb52e.html