Russia Pledges Increased Support for Burkina Faso
Lavrov's visit to Burkina Faso follows stops in Guinea and the Republic of Congo, as Russia aims to fill the vacuum left by traditional Western partners.
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The Tales of Burkina Faso's Displaced Children
Military leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré seized power in 2022, capitalizing on public frustration over ongoing attacks.
UNHCR Official Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel Region
Gnon-Konde was in Brussels to emphasize to EU officials the importance of focusing on the African regions where conflicts have displaced some 10.5 million people, even as international attention is drawn to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Burkina Faso Extends Military Rule by Five Years
Captain Traoré, who led the coup that ousted the previous government, will now serve as President and remains eligible to run in the elections scheduled for 2029.
Burkina Faso Denies Accusations of Massacres in HRW Report
According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the violence has escalated significantly, with over 8,000 fatalities reported in Burkina Faso alone in 2023.
Two World's Giant Media Houses 'BLOCKED' from Reporting News in Burkina Faso
The state-owned news agency, Agence d’Information du Burkina (AIB), reported that the BBC and VOA were instructed via telephone to immediately cease rebroadcasting the offending program across all platforms.
Massacre in Burkina Faso: Military Accused of Killing Over 220 Civilians, Including Children
Eyewitness accounts from survivors describe how over 100 soldiers stormed into Nondin village shortly after the passing of Islamist fighters.
Burkina Faso Suspends Wheat Imports Amid Push for Local Production
The suspension of wheat imports is part of a larger economic strategy to stabilize the local economy by supporting farmers and reducing the outflow of capital for imported goods.