Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is making waves in west Africa. Who is he?
Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led ...
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ECOWAS: Nigerian passport weakens as Mali, B. Faso, Niger withdraw
Following the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS, there are now fewer countries that Nigerian passport ...
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Burkina Faso's military leader focuses on economic autonomy
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has led the country since a 2022 coup, want to reduce reliance on foreign aid and harness ...
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Military action must protect human rights, Parolin tells Burkina Faso
The Vatican’s Secretary of State Pietro Cardinal Parolin emphasised that military action must respect human rights during a ...
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Vatican praises Burkina Faso for fight against terrorism
Cardinal Pietro Cardinal Parolin has praised authorities in Burkina Faso for their effort to regain control of the country, ...
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger's National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition ...
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Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Shift Mining Allegiances Away from the West
Following the military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in 2020, 2022, and 2023 respectively, the three countries have changed how they engage with the West. Among other things, the three ...
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national ...
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Niger Junta Plans Five-Year Transition to Democracy
Niger's military-led government suggests a five-year transition to democracy after a 2023 coup. The proposal alters a previous three-year timeline, leading to the country's exit from ECOWAS and ...