Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community
New legislation and arrests are driving a rift between Burkina Faso’s military government and Muslim scholars.
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Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups
Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a ‘flagrant attack’ on basic rights.
‘Forget democracy’ says Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traore
Traore reneged on promises to hold elections and has since scrapped political parties in the country.
Burkina Faso military, allies committing ‘horrific’ civilian abuses: HRW
More than 1,800 civilians have been killed by the army and armed groups since 2023, Human Rights Watch says.
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West African regional army: Why thousands of soldiers are deploying
How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect the fight against armed groups?
Are ‘low-cost, high-impact’ drones making Sahel fighters tougher to beat?
Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.
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Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what’s next?
It’s the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.
Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties
Interior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.
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The Unknown: A Filmmaker’s Search for Lost Connections
For documentary filmmakers, human connection is everything, but what happens when nobody will talk to you?
Published On 16 Jan 2026
Ivory Coast meet Egypt in 2025 AFCON quarters after easing by Burkina Faso
Holders Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and now face Egypt in quarterfinals.
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Why are some African countries banning US citizens from entry?
Mali and Burkina Faso are the latest to issue ‘tit-for-tat’ bans on visas for US citizens with immediate effect.
