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Burkina Faso coup: Ecowas blasts military takeover

The country's neighbours have blasted Friday's alleged coup, calling it "inappropriate" for army rebels to take control when efforts were being made to impose...

ECOWAS condemns Burkina Faso coup, demands respect for 2024 transition deal

The West African regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has condemned the September 30, 2022 coup that took place in Burkina...

Burkina Faso gendarmerie graduation ceremony postponed – report

A graduation ceremony of gendarmerie trainees that was to be held today has been postponed, a local news site NetAfrique reports. "The 48th promotion of...

What security challenges does Burkina Faso face?

Burkina Faso's military junta seized power in January saying it was going to deal with the threat from Islamist militants - but the violence...

Who is Burkina Faso coup leader Lt-Col Damiba?

Trained by the US and France in warfare, the young Lt-Col Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba turned on his political masters in Burkina Faso by seizing...

Coup attempt appears under way in Burkina Faso

A coup attempt appears to be under way in Burkina Faso. Gunshots have been heard near the presidential palace and access to major buildings, including...

Ghana’s export to Burkina Faso increased to $276million in 2021

Exports from Ghana to Burkina Faso rose from $264 million in 2020 to $276 million in 2021. Over the same time period, Burkina Faso was...

Burkina Faso national TV resumes broadcast but shows cotton farming story

Broadcast has resumed on Burkina Faso national TV after it went blank amid reports of gunfire and soldiers staged at different locations in the...

State TV off-air amid gunfire in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso state TV is currently off-air amid heavy gunfire in the capital Ouagadougou. There are soldiers along the main avenue leading to the presidency,...

Reports of possible coup in Burkina Faso: National TV off amid heavy gunfire

There are multiple reports of massive gunfire in the capital of Burkina Faso, where a coup is reportedly underway. The national broadcaster, Radio and TV,...

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