Burkina Faso4 days agoGhana tomato traders among dead in Burkina Faso attackSeven men from Ghana were "burnt beyond recognition" after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.4 days ago11 Feb 2026Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to fleeYameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.11 Feb 20269 Feb 2026How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West AfricaInsurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region. 9 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage themThe US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.2 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political partiesThe multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.30 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo to Burkina FasoPaul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has not commented on the accusations from Burkina Faso.20 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says juntaThe security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré. 7 Jan 202631 Dec 2025Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat moveThe two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens. 31 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detainedThe air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.18 Dec 2025...
