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Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves Political Parties

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has dissolved all political parties, repealed the laws that governed their operation, and transferred their assets to the state, the presidency announced on Thursday. The move comes more than three years after a September 2022 coup brought junta

January 30, 2026

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Nigeria Secures Release of Military Aircraft, Crew Following Tuggar’s Burkina Faso Mission

Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 military aircraft along with 11 Nigerian personnel following high-level diplomatic interventions led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Prime Business Africa reports. The move comes days after the aircraft

December 18, 2025

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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Launch $895m Regional Investment Bank to Drive Sahel Development

The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have launched a regional investment bank capitalised at 500 billion CFA francs (about $895 million) to finance priority projects in infrastructure, energy and agriculture, as the three Sahel nations push to strengthen economic

December 15, 2025

Nigeria's minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar

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Nigeria Opens Diplomatic Talks as Burkina Faso Holds NAF Aircraft, 11 Soldiers After Contested Landing

The Federal Government has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure the release of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel detained in Burkina Faso, three days after the transport plane made a forced landing in the West African country.

December 12, 2025

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Barka Energies Debuts: Burkina Faso Seizes Control of Its Energy Sector

Burkina Faso has officially launched Barka Energies, marking a historic turning point in the country’s hydrocarbon distribution sector. The move follows the acquisition of TotalEnergies Marketing Burkina’s assets by Coris Invest Group (CIG SA), creating a 100% Burkinabè-owned energy company with regional

December 10, 2025

Africa·News·Top Stories

NAF C-130 Lands Safely in Burkina Faso Amid Regional Airspace Dispute

On Monday, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 transport aircraft on a ferry mission to Portugal made a precautionary landing at Bobo-Dioulasso Airport in Burkina Faso after the crew reported a technical issue. According to the NAF, the landing followed standard safety

December 9, 2025

Africa·News

Burkina Faso Military Ruler Abolishes Electoral Commission, Tightens Grip On Power

Burkina Faso’s military-led transitional government has formally abolished the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), transferring the organisation’s responsibilities for future elections to the Ministry of Territorial Administration, BBC Africa reported. The announcement, made earlier this week by Minister Emile Zerbo, marks

July 18, 2025

Opinion

Burkina Faso: A Nation Under Siege From Within And Without

Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has survived numerous assassination attempts since taking power in 2022, amidst a complex web of internal betrayal, terrorist threats, and foreign interference. As the country navigates economic challenges and security concerns, questions arise about the role of

May 3, 2025

Africa

ECOWAS Urges Member States’ Co-operation As Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Exit Takes Effect

By Chigozie Nwabunwanne The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), has urged its member states to cooperate with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic as their exit from the group takes effect today, 29th January 2025. In a press statement released

January 29, 2025

Africa·Politics

ECOWAS Gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Six Months To Reconsider Membership Withdrawal

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has given Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger six months to reconsider their decision to withdraw membership of the regional group. President of the ECOWAS Commission,

December 15, 2024

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves Political Parties

Nigeria Secures Release of Military Aircraft, Crew Following Tuggar’s Burkina Faso Mission

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Launch $895m Regional Investment Bank to Drive Sahel Development

Nigeria Opens Diplomatic Talks as Burkina Faso Holds NAF Aircraft, 11 Soldiers After Contested Landing

Barka Energies Debuts: Burkina Faso Seizes Control of Its Energy Sector

NAF C-130 Lands Safely in Burkina Faso Amid Regional Airspace Dispute

Burkina Faso Military Ruler Abolishes Electoral Commission, Tightens Grip On Power

Burkina Faso: A Nation Under Siege From Within And Without

ECOWAS Urges Member States’ Co-operation As Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Exit Takes Effect

ECOWAS Gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Six Months To Reconsider Membership Withdrawal

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