Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The capital of Italy, Rome, is hosting a high-profile economic summit from June 17 to 19, 2026, where Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Prime Minister of Togo, is championing a revitalized economic partnership between Africa and Europe. […]
The Republic of Bénin has taken a decisive step toward reinforcing its agricultural sovereignty by securing a FCFA 12.57 billion financing package from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). This unprecedented investment is earmarked for the […]
The diplomatic ties between Morocco and the Philippines, now spanning half a century, stand as a solid foundation for future collaboration, declares Philippines Ambassador to Rabat Leslie Baja. The milestone was marked last year, celebrating […]
Business Morocco-Philippines trade surge: a 50% jump in bilateral exchanges The Philippine Ambassador to Rabat, Leslie Baja, highlighted a significant rise in bilateral trade over the past few years, noting a nearly 50% increase in […]
The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaïda affiliate operating in the Sahel, claimed responsibility for an assault on a Civilian […]
The President of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA), Anne-Claire Legendre, embarks on a six-day official visit to Morocco from June 19 to 24, 2026. Invited by Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication Mohammed […]
When sovereignty clashes with economic realities The Higher Council for Communication (Conseil supérieur de la Communication, CSC) has imposed a 50 million FCFA fine on Canal+ for cutting access to Burkina Faso’s public television channels […]
SECURITY COOPERATION Nigeria and Cameroon reinforce defence collaboration with landmark security pact Nigeria and Cameroon have formalised a new military cooperation agreement in Yaoundé, designed to bolster security along their shared southern border. The pact […]
The Faso Mêbo agency, established under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, was envisioned by Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities as a cornerstone of national reconstruction and restored sovereignty. While official narratives emphasize patriotism and collective […]
Banjul, June 2026 — The West African regional competition authority and a European-backed initiative have launched a sweeping awareness campaign in Gambia to equip public and private stakeholders with the tools needed to navigate the […]
The escalating threat of terrorism across the Sahel has prompted Abidjan to underscore the urgency of collective action. As armed groups continue to destabilize the region, Côte d’Ivoire is calling on its neighbors—Mali and Burkina […]
During the Eurosatory 2026 international defense exhibition in France, a pivotal meeting took place between Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice-Premier Minister and Minister of Defense, Téné Birahima Ouattara, and French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Held on June […]