Islamists Massacre Civilians in Mali (Burkina Faso and Niger)

Islamists Massacre of Civilians in Mali (Burkina Faso and Niger) Murad Makhmudov and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times Sunni Islamists killed over 50 people in the environs of Goa in Mali. This happened after Islamists ambushed a civilian convoy that was …

Civil Society Lists Implications Of Withdrawal Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS

…Says Withdrawal Disrupts Intelligence Sharing, Counterterrorism Efforts ABUJA – Conference of Civil Societies and Centre for Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMICO) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from Economic …

Burkina Faso Launches Homegrown Electric Car Brand, ITAOUA

In a groundbreaking move for West Africa, Burkina Faso has unveiled its first fully indigenous electric car brand, ITAOUA, signaling a bold step toward positioning itself as a regional leader in technology and innovation. The vehicle, designed and …

Burkina Faso Junta Faces Governance Challenges Amid Controversies and Rumors

Gowon optimistic about ECOWAS’ future despite Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger’s exit

Yakubu Gowon, the only surviving founding member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has expressed optimism about the regional bloc’s future despite the recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Gowon spoke at a roundtable …

Faith-based influencers in Burkina Faso combat human trafficking

Faith-based digital influencers in Burkina Faso are launching a campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking, following a recent crackdown on a trafficking ring that kidnapped 160 young people. The initiative, spearheaded by the Pan-African Catholic …

Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail

The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their intention to leave one year ago, shortly after establishing a new defence pact …

Pope Francis Appoints Local Ordinary for Burkina Faso’s Tenkodogo Diocese

Tenkodogo, 06 February, 2025 / 8:44 pm (ACI Africa). Pope Francis has appointed Mons. David Koudougou who has been serving as the Diocesan Administrator of the Tenkodogo Catholic Diocese in Burkina Faso as the new Bishop of the Diocese. The appointment …

A woman is likely to be your boss in Burkina Faso and Nigeria than almost anywhere else

Four African nations are leading the global surge in gender-inclusive corporate hiring, with Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Botswana, and Zambia ranking among the top countries where women are most likely to be bosses. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  As global …

At least 10 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush near Burkina Faso border

AN AMBUSH by a “group of criminals” killed at least 10 Nigerien soldiers near the country’s border with Burkina Faso this week, Niger’s military rulers said on Wednesday. An intervention unit was sent to the west of the country on Monday to catch criminals …