Burkina Faso22 hrs agoThree 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.22 hrs ago3 days agoBurkina Faso junta announces ban on all political partiesThe multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.3 days ago20 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 202517 Dec 2025Trump expands US travel ban to five more countriesThe US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.17 Dec 20259 Dec 2025A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeededPlotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.9 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspaceNigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.9 Dec 2025...
