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DAKAR, Senegal — Burkina Faso’s military rulers have dissolved the country’s independent electoral commission, authorities said. Since taking power in a 2022 coup, the West African country's military ...
Burkina Faso's junta chief on Friday said the prime ministers functions were "terminated" and that the government had been dissolved. No reasons were given for the decision.
La coupe de l'Ambassadeur du Burkina Faso auprès du Royaume du Maroc s'est déroulée en deux phases. La première phase a démarré le samedi 5 avril et a opposé les équipes des villes ...
Once considered surplus to requirements, Stéphane Aziz Ki will ultimately remain at Wydad Casablanca. The Burkinabe midfielder won't be leaving just weeks after his signing.
Five reasons why Burkina Faso ranks as one of the countries most at risk of experiencing a worsening humanitarian crisis in 2024.
Depuis son arrivée au Wydad Casablanca, Stéphane Aziz Ki n’a pas encore eu l’opportunité de démontrer pleinement son ...
The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort to drive them out.
Burkina Faso did not pay off all its external debt in March 2025, contrary to a claim shared on social media.
Survivors recount a village massacre carried out by Burkina Faso’s security forces Lifeless children intertwined together. A 2-month-old face-up on the ground. The scenes were horrifying, but ...
Learn about UNHCR’s work in Burkina Faso, including refugee and displacement data, programme plans, funding needs and contact details.
The military regime in Burkina Faso has said its intelligence service thwarted a plot to overthrow the junta in April. It said the coup attempt was planned in Ivory Coast.