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Burkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accused

The Attorney General said three prominent figures were to go on trial to answer to charges of murder, aggravated destruction of property, and complicity in murder.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:31:49 +0200 Burkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accused <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/cb0d3c715-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accused<br /> <br /> The Attorney General said three prominent figures were to go on trial to answer to charges of murder, aggravated destruction of property, and complicity in murder.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/14/burkina-faso-appeal-delays-trial-of-norbert-zongo-murder-accused<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-appeal-delays-trial-of-norbert-zongo-murder-accused_cb0d3c715.html Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso https://www.headlinesafrica.com/vibra-signe-a-dance-technique-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-born-in-burkina-faso_5a8fada5e.html

Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso

Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder.

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#AfThisIsCulture]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:50:05 +0200 Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/5a8fada5e-1.jpg" /></p>Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso<br /> <br /> Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/08/vibra-signe-a-dance-technique-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-born-in-burkina-faso<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/vibra-signe-a-dance-technique-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-born-in-burkina-faso_5a8fada5e.html Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-media-regulator-fines-canal-over-free-access-to-state-tv_c0e2b3709.html

Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV

It accuses the French satellite television service of failing to comply with an obligation to provide free access to Burkinabe TV.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:07:21 +0200 Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/c0e2b3709-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV<br /> <br /> It accuses the French satellite television service of failing to comply with an obligation to provide free access to Burkinabe TV.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/30/burkina-faso-media-regulator-fines-canal-over-free-access-to-state-tv<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-media-regulator-fines-canal-over-free-access-to-state-tv_c0e2b3709.html Threading a future: The woman weaving a new art form in Burkina Faso https://www.headlinesafrica.com/threading-a-future-the-woman-weaving-a-new-art-form-in-burkina-faso_48794b754.html

Threading a future: The woman weaving a new art form in Burkina Faso

In a country where painting and sculpture have long reigned supreme, one artist is threading a bold new vision—one nail, one strand, one masterpiece at a time

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#AfThisIsCulture]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:33:57 +0200 Threading a future: The woman weaving a new art form in Burkina Faso <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/48794b754-1.jpg" /></p>Threading a future: The woman weaving a new art form in Burkina Faso<br /> <br /> In a country where painting and sculpture have long reigned supreme, one artist is threading a bold new vision—one nail, one strand, one masterpiece at a time<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/threading-a-future-the-woman-weaving-a-new-art-form-in-burkina-faso<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/threading-a-future-the-woman-weaving-a-new-art-form-in-burkina-faso_48794b754.html Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-fasos-military-leader-warns-challengers-amid-rumours-of-a-power-struggle_7e1c1a0cc.html

Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle

Captain Ibrahim Traore said he intends remaining the country's only leader, threatening to deal harshly with dissent.

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#AfNews]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:33:56 +0200 Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/7e1c1a0cc-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso's military leader warns challengers amid rumours of a power struggle<br /> <br /> Captain Ibrahim Traore said he intends remaining the country's only leader, threatening to deal harshly with dissent.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/22/burkina-fasos-military-leader-warns-challengers-amid-rumours-of-a-power-struggle<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-leader-warns-challengers-amid-rumours-of-a-power-struggle_7e1c1a0cc.html Burkina Faso’s diplomatic fallout with France signals a major shift in power across the Sahel. https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso%e2%80%99s-diplomatic-fallout-with-france-signals-a-major-shift-in-power-across-the-sahel_c2caf8926.html

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Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France

Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with France, marking a dramatic break with its former colonial ruler. The military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré accused Paris of repeatedly acting against the country's interests, deepening its shift away from Western allies.

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#AfNews]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:13 +0200 Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/34cac7098-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France<br /> <br /> Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with France, marking a dramatic break with its former colonial ruler. The military junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré accused Paris of repeatedly acting against the country's interests, deepening its shift away from Western allies.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/27/burkina-faso-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-france<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-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-france_34cac7098.html Burkina Faso: Rights groups urge release of disappeared journalist https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-rights-groups-urge-release-of-disappeared-journalist_7774462e9.html

Burkina Faso: Rights groups urge release of disappeared journalist

It has been two years since Serge Oulon, an investigative journalist and editor was taken from his home in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, by armed men claiming to be state agents

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:15:36 +0200 Burkina Faso: Rights groups urge release of disappeared journalist <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/7774462e9-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso: Rights groups urge release of disappeared journalist<br /> <br /> It has been two years since Serge Oulon, an investigative journalist and editor was taken from his home in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso's capital, by armed men claiming to be state agents<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/23/burkina-faso-rights-groups-urge-release-of-disappeared-journalist<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-rights-groups-urge-release-of-disappeared-journalist_7774462e9.html Burkina Faso fines French media group Canal+ 50 million CFA francs https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-fines-french-media-group-canal-50-million-cfa-francs_9fb969af7.html

Burkina Faso fines French media group Canal+ 50 million CFA francs

Burkina Faso's media regulator has imposed a fine of 50 million CFA francs (or €76,200) on French multimedia group Canal+, the Burkina Faso Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:22 +0200 Burkina Faso fines French media group Canal+ 50 million CFA francs <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/9fb969af7-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso fines French media group Canal+ 50 million CFA francs <br /> <br /> Burkina Faso's media regulator has imposed a fine of 50 million CFA francs (or €76,200) on French multimedia group Canal+, the Burkina Faso Press Agency reported on Wednesday.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/burkina-faso-fines-french-media-group-canal-50-million-cfa-francs<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-fines-french-media-group-canal-50-million-cfa-francs_9fb969af7.html Burkina Faso junta shuts major mosque after arrests of protesters https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-junta-shuts-major-mosque-after-arrests-of-protesters_6ea18bcea.html

Burkina Faso junta shuts major mosque after arrests of protesters

Burkina Faso’s military junta has closed the capital’s main Sunni mosque after nearly 100 supporters of a detained preacher were arrested following protests, deepening concerns over growing repression under the country’s military rulers.

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]]> Sat, 30 May 2026 00:10:08 +0200 Burkina Faso junta shuts major mosque after arrests of protesters <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6ea18bcea-1.jpg" /></p><p>Burkina Faso junta shuts major mosque after arrests of protesters<br /><br />Burkina Faso’s military junta has closed the capital’s main Sunni mosque after nearly 100 supporters of a detained preacher were arrested following protests, deepening concerns over growing repression under the country’s military rulers.<br /><br />READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/29/burkina-faso-junta-shuts-major-mosque-after-arrests-of-protesters<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-junta-shuts-major-mosque-after-arrests-of-protesters_6ea18bcea.html Burkina Faso junta suspends biggest student union and arrests leader https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-junta-suspends-biggest-student-union-and-arrests-leader_1ccab9eb6.html

Burkina Faso junta suspends biggest student union and arrests leader

It is the latest salvo in the ongoing crackdown on independent organisations by the military authorities which seized power in a 2022 coup.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 00:05:05 +0200 Burkina Faso junta suspends biggest student union and arrests leader <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/1ccab9eb6-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina Faso junta suspends biggest student union and arrests leader<br /> <br /> It is the latest salvo in the ongoing crackdown on independent organisations by the military authorities which seized power in a 2022 coup.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/28/burkina-faso-junta-suspends-biggest-student-union-and-arrests-leader<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-suspends-biggest-student-union-and-arrests-leader_1ccab9eb6.html Burkina livestock ban welcomed by consumers but hits traders hard https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-livestock-ban-welcomed-by-consumers-but-hits-traders-hard_6330d458d.html

Burkina livestock ban welcomed by consumers but hits traders hard

Burkina Faso has suspended the export of all livestock in a bid to ensure the availability of animals on the domestic market. The measure has been largely welcomed but has hit livestock traders hard.

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#AfBusiness]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 23:55:08 +0200 Burkina livestock ban welcomed by consumers but hits traders hard <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6330d458d-1.jpg" /></p>Burkina livestock ban welcomed by consumers but hits traders hard<br /> <br /> Burkina Faso has suspended the export of all livestock in a bid to ensure the availability of animals on the domestic market. The measure has been largely welcomed but has hit livestock traders hard. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/26/burkina-livestock-ban-welcomed-by-consumers-but-hits-traders-hard<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 /> #AfBusiness]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-livestock-ban-welcomed-by-consumers-but-hits-traders-hard_6330d458d.html Burkina Faso's military rulers intensify crackdown on civil society groups https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-fasos-military-rulers-intensify-crackdown-on-civil-society-groups_1551620e7.html

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