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Africa Forward Summit Nairobi: How Macron Is Using Kenya as France’s Plan B in Africa

Julia KariukiMay 8, 2026May 8, 20260

When French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto open the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Monday, May 11, the setting will tell

Burkina Faso Unveils Captain Thomas Sankara Mausoleum: A Symbol of Revolution and Commemoration

YoopyaMay 18, 2025May 18, 20250

Burkina Faso marked a milestone on May 17, 2025 when it officially opened the mausoleum of Captain Thomas Sankara and his twelve comrades assassinated in

Burkina Faso: On special invitation from President Putin, President Ibrahim Traoré visited Russia

YoopyaMay 8, 2025May 8, 20250

To take part in Russia’s 80th Victory Day celebrations on May 9, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré flew to Russia and landed in Moscow on

Unified force of the AES confederation: Ibrahim Traoré holds talks with the army chiefs of staff

YoopyaApr 16, 2025July 10, 20250

On April 15, Ibrahim Traoré met the three high-ranking officers from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou, as stated in a press release from

The confederation of Sahel States have decided to recall their ambassadors from Algeria

YoopyaApr 7, 2025July 10, 20250

The confederation of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso declared on Sunday, April 6, their decision to recall their ambassadors to Algeria, attributing this action to

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger hint at a new west African currency: what it’ll take for it to succeed

YoopyaMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger’s ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit ECOWAS, testing regional unity

YoopyaJan 29, 2024January 29, 20240

LAGOS, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Defying pressure by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore constitutional rule, junta leaders of

AFCON: Burkina Faso defeated Mauritania on last-minute penalty

YoopyaJan 17, 2024January 17, 20240

Bertrand Traore came on as a substitute and scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in the 96th minute as Burkina Faso beat Mauritania

Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance

YoopyaJan 1, 2024January 1, 20240

NIAMEY, Dec 30 (Reuters) – The prime ministers of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Saturday affirmed their commitment to a shared future under an

Burkina Faso: Captain Thomas Sankara elevated to national hero status

YoopyaOct 15, 2023October 15, 20230

Burkina Faso’s transitional government on Wednesday elevated former president and father of Burkina Faso’s revolution, Thomas Sankara, to the status of ‘national hero’ in the