Burkina Faso

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:38:40 GMT
Rep. Williams Raises Alarm Over Illegal Burkinabe Presence in Southeast
[Liberian Investigator] Capitol Hill -- Maryland County District 2 Representative Anthony F. Williams has renewed calls for urgent government action to address the illegal influx of Burkinabe nationals into southeastern Liberia, citing security threa...

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:20:47 GMT
Ecowas Urges Members To Continue Engagement With Breakaway States 'Until Further Notice'
[Ecowas] The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Nigerfrom ECOWAS has become effective today, 29th January 2025. However, inthe spirit of regional solidarity and in the interest of the people, as well as thedecision o...

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:32:20 GMT
Ecowas Initiates Post-Exit Dialogue With Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
[This Day] Abuja -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has initiated the post-exit dialogue with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which will determine the new relationship between the rest of the region with the trio.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:01:42 GMT
Despite Exit, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Citizens, Goods to Enjoy Ecowas Rights
[Leadership] Following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025, citizens, goods and services from the three forme...

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:13:55 GMT
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Officially Quit Ecowas
[VOA] Abuja -- The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has formally recognized the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions. The latest development marks a significant shift in regional diplomacy.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:41:29 GMT
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Officially Exit Ecowas
[Premium Times] Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso first announced their decision to leave ECOWAS in early 2024

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:36:21 GMT
Thousands Rally As Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali Exit Ecowas
[Daily Trust] Thousands of people rallied Tuesday in Niger and Burkina Faso in support of the withdrawal of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, which is due to take effect today.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:55:49 GMT
New World Bank Financing to Strengthen Health System Performance, Equity, and Resilience
[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank today approved a €142 million ($150 million equivalent) credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $17 million grant from the Global Financing Facility (GFF) to finance the Stren...

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:05:57 GMT
Burkina Government Raises $47m in Waemu Securities Market
[Daba Finance] Burkina Faso raised 30 billion FCFA ($47 million) in its first issuance of the year in the WAEMU securities market Initially targeting 30 billion FCFA, the country received total offers worth 43.36 billion FCFA, representing a coverage...

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:59:23 GMT
Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré's Warm Reception in Ghana - a Shift in Africa's Politics?
[Ghanaian Times] Recent developments in Ghana during the inauguration of President John Mahama have raised more questions than answers about the current state of affairs on the African continent.

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:25:33 GMT
Sahel - Always and Still Conflicts
[Centre 4s] Since 2005, the Sahel remains again and again weakened by terrorism! Due to the environment degradation, it is expanding and terrorism is spreading, taking root, and becoming commonplace. This context exposes and further weakens this vast...

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:07:33 GMT
Ecowas, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
[This Day] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is grappling with a significant challenge after Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced their withdrawal from the regional bloc.

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:48:51 GMT
Burkina Faso Amnesty Law Is 'Risky Decision' Say Analysts
[VOA] London -- In late December, Burkina Faso passed a law granting amnesty to soldiers accused of plotting a failed 2015 military coup. Analysts say current leader Ibrahim Traore, who took power in a coup himself and has since dodged several report...

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