Russia, Burkina Faso sign several agreements in Moscow
Russia and Burkina Faso have signed several agreements in Moscow to boost cooperation in trade, energy, and security. The documents formalize a stronger partnership following high-level talks and previous visits by Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré. Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, welcomed Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Traoré, saying the signed agreements will […]
Terrorist groups expanding across West Africa, Sahel – UK
The United Kingdom has issued a warning about the growing presence of terrorist groups across West Africa and the Sahel region, highlighting the increasing security threat in the area. British authorities stressed that these groups are expanding operations, recruiting more members, and carrying out attacks in multiple countries. Analysts say the spread of these extremist […]
Burkina Faso becomes the latest African country to ban hom0s£xuality
Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a law making homosexual acts illegal, with offenders facing up to five years in prison. The new Persons and Family Code also introduces stricter rules on nationality and stateless people. Since the military took power in 2022, the government has grown increasingly intolerant of dissent, especially as attacks by […]
Burkina Faso cardinal could be dropped from conclave to elect a new Pope for not knowing his age
A cardinal from Burkina Faso, Philippe Ouédraogo, might not be allowed to vote in the next papal election because no one is sure how old he really is. There’s a rule in the Catholic Church that says only cardinals under 80 years old can vote for a new Pope. But there is confusion about whether […]
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso officially dump ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after their one-year notice period ended on January 29, 2025. Their departure marks a major shift in West African politics and economic relations. Despite the exit, ECOWAS has introduced temporary measures to minimize disruptions for citizens, businesses, and regional […]