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Published on 02:44 GMT

ECOWAS Condemns Attack on Beninese Border Districts with Niger, Burkina Faso

*Terrorists attack Nigeria’s border facilities *Yar’adua visits families of 23 local security personnel killed in Katsina *SERAP takes Tinubu’s govt, govs to regional body’s court over ‘misuse of Cybercrimes Act’ Chuks Okocha, Michael Olugbode and Sunday …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 00:08 GMT

ECOWAS, MALI, BURKINA FASO, AND NIGER

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is grappling with a significant challenge after Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced their withdrawal from the regional bloc. These three countries, which together make up 15% of ECOWAS’ population …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 12, 2025

Ex-NACCIMA DG: How Exit of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso from ECOWAS will Cost Nigerian Manufacturers Export Markets

Dike Onwuamaeze A former Director General of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dr. John Isemede, has stated that the eventual exit of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS would cost Nigerian …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 11, 2025

Sudanese military leader leaves for Mali, expected to visit Burkina Faso and Niger

11 january 2025 - 09:14:39 MO/WA 70 Views Panafrican News Agency Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Head of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council, the collective Presidency, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, left for Mali for talks with President Assimi …

Source: Panapress EAC - Label Pending
Published on Jan 10, 2025

‘We would turn up to find books on fire’: the teachers risking kidnap and death to keep Burkina Faso’s schools open

Teaching in Burkina Faso is a dangerous commitment. Thousands of schools are closed and teachers forced out of the profession because of the risks they face, mostly from Islamist militants attacking schools. Jihadist violence first broke out in 2015 but …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jan 11, 2025

Vocations grow in Burkina Faso despite terrorism

Sina Hartert (ZENIT News / Burkina Faso, 01.10.2024).- Despite the widespread terrorism which is increasingly affecting Burkina Faso, and although priests and catechists are the main targets among pastoral agents, the country has seen a growth in …

Source: Zenit - Label Pending
Published on Jan 10, 2025

Burkina Faso’s Leader Attends Ghana Inauguration Armed, Stirring Debate

By: The Fatu Network Editorial Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, attended Ghana’s presidential inauguration with a visibly holstered pistol, sparking controversy over security protocols and trust in Ghanaian arrangements. - …

Source: The Fatu Network - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 10, 2025

Ghanaian soldiers trained with 1844 tactics, fear soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea - Captain Smart

Controversial broadcaster, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has confidently stated that Ghanaian soldiers cannot match up to soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. According to him, Ghanaian soldiers are deeply afraid of …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Jan 10, 2025

Burkina Faso’s leader attends Ghana inauguration armed

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, sparked controversy by attending the inauguration of Ghana’s new president, John Mahama, on Tuesday with a holstered pistol visibly strapped to his waist. The unusual move, seen by some as a breach of …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on Jan 10, 2025

Burkina Faso Amnesty Law Deemed Risky by Analysts

Source: Africa.com - Neutral