Burkina Faso Government revokes Taparko gold mine licence

Burkina Faso has revoked the operating licence for the Taparko gold mine, citing legal disputes and unmet socio-economic obligations by its managing company, Taparko Mining. The government highlighted the company's potential inability to fulfil...

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians

Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May. Since the start of their insurgency in Burkina Faso in 2016, the Islamist armed groups have repeatedly attacked and...

Burkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees for African Travelers: A Bold Step Toward Pan-African Unity and Economic Growth

In a landmark decision aimed at fostering greater regional integration and promoting the free movement of people and goods across the African continent, Burkina Faso has announced the elimination of visa fees for all African travelers. The policy...

‘Burkina Faso needs Iran's expertise for sustainable development’

TEHRAN – Burkina Faso’s Ambassador to Tehran, Mohammadi Kaboureh, has highlighted the significance of boosting scientific ties with Iran, calling it essential for the sustainable development of the African country. “Sustainable development without...

AV-STEC Project holds inception workshop to kickstart transboundary climate resilience efforts  

By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA Tamale, Sept. 14, GNA – A four-day inception workshop for the Addressing Climate Vulnerability through Nature-Based Solution Using Transdisciplinary Engagement of Wetland Communities (AV-STEC) Project, has been held in...

Anti-Laundering: GIABA Asks ECOWAS for More Funding

ECOWAS launched a two-day seminar in Lomé to strengthen financial governance and anti-money laundering efforts. The GIABA faces severe budget constraints, threatening its ability to conduct evaluations and support member states. Shifting threats...

Ghana government urged to learn from Burkina Faso to boost national food production

Dr Samuel Joe Acquah Dr Samuel Joe Acquah, the Head of the Central Laboratory of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has urged the government to pick lessons from Burkina Faso and provide direct support to farmers, to...

Unfortunately, Donald Trump is Not a Socialist

Either Governor Gavin Newsom doesn’t understand the meanings of basic economic terms, or he’s deliberately misleading people. Those are really the only explanations for his comments over the past few weeks, in which he’s repeatedly attacked Donald...

Government urged to learn from Burkina Faso to boost national food production, security

By Dennis Peprah Sunyani, (Bono), Sept. 10, GNA – Dr Samuel Joe Acquah, the Head of the Central Laboratory of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has urged the government to pick lessons from Burkina Faso and provide...

'You Thought Sacrificing Gaza Would Save You': Turkish Columnist Offers Possible Alternative to Put End to Israeli Aggression

In his latest column, Turkish commentator İbrahim Karagül warns Arab nations that their “boundless obdeience” has failed to prevent attacks—and now the threat of a full-scale regional war is growing: "Israel’s attack on Qatar, with the support of...

“Mali and Burkina Faso’s Choosing To partner With Russia To Fight Terrorism is Not a Wise Choice.” EU Representative for The Sahel Tells Liberian Media On Special Visit

By: Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh MONROVIA – The European Union’s Special Representative for the Sahel, H.E. Joao Gome Cravinho, has criticized Burkina Faso’s recent alignment with Russia in its fight against terrorism, calling it “not a wise choice”...

Burkina Faso Says Mining Stake Plan Aims to Boost Confidence and Secure Continued Investment

Burkina Faso has moved to reassure mining investors that its revised mining stake framework is designed to build confidence and encourage long-term investment, not to discourage foreign capital, Mining Zimbabwe can report. By Rudairo Mapuranga...

Air pollution quietly cuts nearly a year from Ghanaian lives – AQLI 2025 Report

For many Ghanaians, the dangers of disease are well known. Malaria, HIV, unsafe water, and malnutrition dominate public health debates. But a new report reveals another silent killer in the air: pollution. According to the Air Quality Life Index...

Burkina Faso criminalises homosexuality

The Muslim-majority West African state of Burkina Faso has passed a law criminalising homosexuality, introducing prison sentences of up to five years alongside financial penalties. The legislation was unanimously adopted on Monday by 71 unelected...

Burkina Faso criminalises homosexuality, 5-year jail term for offenders

Burkina Faso criminalises homosexuality, 5-year jail term for offenders Burkina Faso’s military-led authorities have voted through a new law outlawing same-sex relations, imposing penalties of up to five years in prison, in a move that places the...

Burkina Faso Enacts Law Criminalizing Homosexuality, Joining Over 30 African Nations in Restrictive Legislation

In a significant and controversial move, Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a law banning homosexuality, marking the country as the latest in Africa to criminalize same-sex relationships. The legislation, part of the revised Persons...

Burkina Faso hosts AI workshop; Vietnam’s digital transformation law

Homepage > News > Business > Burkina Faso hosts AI workshop; Vietnam’s digital transformation law Burkina Faso has joined the league of African countries pushing for a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, launching a one-day workshop to...

Journey Across Burkina Faso’s Cultural, Commercial, and Industrial Landscape

Advertisement Over the course of eight days, August 3-10, I traveled with more than a dozen other delegates to Burkina Faso for its Diaspora Business Investment Forum & Expo, journeying through the heart of the country—from Ouagadougou, the...

Samdech Techo Hun Sen Tells Burkina Faso Ambassador: Foreign...

AKP Phnom Penh, September 04, 2025 ​-- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Acting Head of State of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has cautioned that for a developing country like Cambodia, foreign aid must be approached with great care, as some...

Senior EU Diplomat Warns Disinformation Is a ‘Major Threat’ to Liberian Democracy, Links Climate Change to Regional Migration

João Gomes Cravinho, the European Union’s Special Representative for the Sahel, says disinformation is “a major threat” to democratic societies. Credit: Anthony Stephens/New Narratives. Summary: João Gomes Cravinho, the EU’s Special Representative...