Burkina Faso

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

John Adoyi

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

MARCEL MBAMALU

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

Admin

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

Victor Ezeja

December 15, 2024

World News

Burkina Faso Acquires New Plane, Resumes Commercial Operation

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

Julius Okorie

October 2, 2024

Africa·News·Sports

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

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

Izuchukwu Okosi

May 4, 2024

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

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.

Victor Ezeja

February 26, 2024

Africa

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

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

Victor Ezeja

February 25, 2024

Africa

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

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

Emmanuel Ochayi

February 1, 2024

Africa·Business

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

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

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 30, 2024

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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

Burkina Faso Acquires New Plane, Resumes Commercial Operation

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

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

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

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

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

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