BURKINA Faso’s transitional parliament has passed sweeping legislation criminalising conduct deemed to promote LGBTQ practices, introducing prison terms, fines and deportation for foreigners convicted under the law. The measure, adopted unanimously by the unelected 71-member transitional parliament on Monday, awaits the signature of junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue …
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Burkina Faso and Russia are considering opening direct air links as part of their expanding partnership, officials confirmed last week. The move, which would connect Ouagadougou to Moscow, underscores a deepening geopolitical realignment in West Africa and Moscow’s efforts to counter isolation under Western sanctions. Aristide Tapsoba, Burkina Faso’s Ambassador …
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Burkina Faso has officially transferred five gold mining projects to state ownership, marking a decisive step in its push to reclaim control over natural resources and increase state revenue amid soaring global gold prices. The transfer, formalised in a decree issued late Wednesday, sees two operating mines and three exploration licences …
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BURKINA Faso has strengthened its grip on key gold mining operations by increasing its free carried stake in projects run by West African Resources (WAF) from 10 percent to 15 percent. The adjustment follows the country’s revised mining code, adopted in July 2024, and was officially confirmed by WAF on June 3, …
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MALI, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly announced the introduction of a 0.5 percent levy on all imported goods, a move aimed at financing their fledgling three-nation alliance. According to a joint statement cited by Reuters, the levy marks a significant step toward cementing their new partnership outside the broader ECOWAS …
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TWENTY-eight soldiers were killed in an attack in northern Benin, a security source told AFP on Thursday, as violence blamed on jihadists based in neighbouring countries increases. The high-ranking official said the strike took place on Wednesday evening near the border with insurgency-hit Burkina Faso and Niger. Attacks in …
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BURKINA Faso is gearing up for a major aviation milestone with the imminent opening of the Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport. The state-of-the-art facility is set to replace the ageing Thomas Sankara International Airport in the capital, Ouagadougou, marking a new era for the country’s air transport sector. The long-awaited airport, located 35 …
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BURKINA FASO has appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as its new prime minister following the dismissal of Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela. Ouedraogo’s appointment, announced on Saturday, comes after President Capt. Ibrahim Traore issued a decree removing Kyelem de Tambela from office on Friday. Matias Traore, the government’s general secretary, confirmed the …
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Ghana government has firmly rejected recent claims that Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are using its northern territory as a logistical and medical support base. In response to a Reuters report alleging that Ghana’s northern border serves as a critical supply line for insurgents, the Ministry of National Security issued a statement …
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BURKINA Faso’s military-led government plans to withdraw mining permits from certain foreign companies and boost its own gold production, the country’s junta leader Ibrahim Traore announced on Saturday. However, he did not specify which permits would be revoked. In a radio address marking two years since he took power in …
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