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Burkina Faso Inaugurates First National Gold Refinery as Traore Pushes Local Processing

September 28, 2026

Burkina Faso inaugurated its first national gold refinery on Monday, Sept. 28, taking a step toward processing more of its gold domestically instead of sending it abroad for refining, Prime Business Africa

Africa·FEATURES·Security

West Africa’s Security Architecture Fractures as Nigeria, AES Pursue Separate Paths

August 10, 2026

A diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) over President Bola Tinubu’s remarks on regional insecurity has exposed a deeper divide in West Africa, where countries facing increasingly

Africa·Top Stories

Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves Political Parties

January 30, 2026

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has dissolved all political parties, repealed the laws that governed their operation, and transferred their assets to the state, the presidency announced on Thursday.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

Africa·News·Security

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

December 18, 2025

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

Africa·Finance & Economy·News·Top Stories

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

December 15, 2025

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

Nigeria's minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar

Africa·News·Security·Top Stories

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

December 12, 2025

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

Africa·Business News·News·Oil & Gas

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

December 10, 2025

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

Africa·News·Top Stories

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

December 9, 2025

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

Africa·News

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

July 18, 2025

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

Opinion

Burkina Faso: A Nation Under Siege From Within And Without

May 3, 2025

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

Africa

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

January 29, 2025

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

Africa·Politics

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

December 15, 2024

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

World News

Burkina Faso Acquires New Plane, Resumes Commercial Operation

October 2, 2024

Air Burkina, the national career of Burkina Faso resumed commercial operation this Wednesday October 2 2024. The inaugural flight Primebusiness.africa understands was made to Dakar with a stopover in Bamako, Mali. The

Africa·News·Sports

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qualifiers: Flamingoes To Face Burkina Faso In Bamako

May 4, 2024

Nigeria's women's U-17 national team, Flamingoes will face Burkina Faso in the first leg of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers at a neutral venue, reports Prime Business Africa

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal May Stop $500m Projects, Threaten Regional Security, Job Losses – ECOWAS

Africa

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal May Stop $500m Projects, Threaten Regional Security, Jobs – ECOWAS

February 26, 2024

ECOWAS has said the move by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw their membership could lead to the suspension of ECOWAS projects valued at over $500 million in those countries.

Africa

ECOWAS Lifts Economic, Travel Sanctions On Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger On Humanitarian Ground

February 25, 2024

Barely one month after Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced intention to exit from the Economic Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), the regional group has lifted economic and travel sanctions

Africa

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Risk Exclusion From $702bn Market With Exit From ECOWAS

February 1, 2024

There are indications that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic may potentially isolate themselves from the $702 billion regional economy with their decision to withdraw membership of the Economic Community of West

Africa·Business News

ECOWAS: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger’s Exit Threatens $277bn Trade

January 30, 2024

The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises concerns about the potential weakening of the economic bloc’s $277.22 billion trade with

Africa·Politics

ECOWAS Split Reflects Nigeria’s Waning Regional, Global Influence – Obaze

January 29, 2024

Cracks within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leading to the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic from the group at once, reflects Nigeria’s diminishing regional and global

The Ghost Of Thomas Sankara And Burkina Faso's Fantasy Of A Romance With Russia

Opinion

The Ghost Of Thomas Sankara And Burkina Faso Fantasy Of A Romance With Russia

October 9, 2022

The news of another coup in Burkina Faso on Friday, September 30, 2022, was mostly received with indifference and equanimity, “Oh. There they go again!” Capt. Ibrahim Traore replaced Lt. Col. Paul-Henri

News·Africa

Ousted Burkina Faso Leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Flees To Togo

October 3, 2022

Lt. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, the Military leader of Burkina Faso who was ousted in a second coup in has fled to Togo on Sunday after he had agreed to step down. The

Sports·News

Abdullahi’s Brace Secures WAFU Zone B U-17 Title For Nigeria

June 25, 2022

The Golden Eaglets Friday night defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 to qualify for the 2023 African U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria reports Prime Business Africa.

News

AT LAST: Ex-President Receives Life Sentence For Sankara’s Assassination

April 6, 2022

Burkina Faso’s former President, Blaise Compaoré has received a life sentence in absentia for his role in the assassination of his predecessor, Thomas Sankara. Sankara, then 37, was gunned down along with

Sports

AFCON: Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions Tame Stubborn Burkina Faso For Bronze Finish

February 5, 2022

Substitute Vincent Aboubakar scored twice in a miraculous comeback for hosts Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Saturday’s third place final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Burkina Faso. The

Sports

AFCON: Pharoahs Of Egypt Tame Indomitable Lions Of Cameroon, To Face Senegal In Sunday’s Final

February 3, 2022

The Terenga Lions of Senegal will battle Pharaohs of Egypt in the final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Cameroon after the Egyptians defeated hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the

Sports

AFCON: Cameroon, Burkina Faso Advance To Semifinals, Defeat The Gambia, Tunisia

January 30, 2022

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon booked their passage to the semi final stage at the on-going TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 after a 2-0 defeat to The Gambia. Five-time

Sports·FEATURES

AFCON: Cameroon, Tunisia, Senegal, Morocco, Egypt Battle For Semifinals Berths

January 28, 2022

Thursday and Friday are observed as rest days in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon with the quarterfinals matches holding on Saturday and Sunday. The tournament has seen the

FEATURES·Sports

AFCON: Cameroon, Tunisia, Senegal, Morocco, Egypt Battle For Semifinals Berths

January 28, 2022

Thursday and Friday are observed as rest days in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon with the quarterfinals matcheizs holding on Saturday and Sunday. The tournament has seen the

Africa

Military Takes Power In Burkina Faso

January 24, 2022

The Military on Monday ousted the democratic government in Burkina Faso, a group of soldiers announced on state television. The Coup comes in the wake of a 36-hour uprising that toppled

Sports

AFCON RoundUp: Cameroon Tops Group A, Burkina Faso Also Make Round of 16

January 17, 2022

Cameroon and Burkina Faso finished in first and second places in Group A of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after their games Monday evening against Cape Verde and Ethiopia respectively. Cape

Sports

AFCON Roundup: Tunisia Thrash Mauritania, Mali Settle For Draw With Gambia In Group F

After the controversial defeat to Mali in their first group game, Tunisia on Sunday defeated Mauritania 4-0 in Limbe on Matchday 2 action in Group F of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Carthage Eagles who had a sense

January 16, 2022

Sports

AFCON RoundUp: Cameroon Thrashes Ethiopia, Burkina Faso Pips Cape Verde

Africa Cup of Nations hosts, Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, became the first team to book their place in the knockout stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 following their 4-1 thrashing of Ethiopia at Olembe Stadium in

January 13, 2022

Sports

AFCON: Aboubakar’s Penalties Cancel Sangare’s Opener As Cameroon Defeat Burkina Faso

Hosts Cameroon began their quest for a sixth Africa Cup of Nations triumph on a winning note with captain Vincent Aboubakar converting two spot kicks as the Indomitable Lions came from behind to beat a resilient Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening

January 9, 2022

Africa

Burkina Faso’s Main Opposition Leader Komboïgo Pledges Fair Party Dealings

Burkina Faso’s main opposition party, Democracy and Progress party newly elected leader Eddie Komboïgo has assured of fair management of the party. The election that installed Komboïgo took place on Sunday afternoon during the 8th Congress in the capital, Ouagadougou. The party

December 20, 2021

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