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Gunfire near the presidential palace in Ouagadougou has caused confusion, with initial fears of a coup quickly dismissed.

Several gunshots were heard near the presidency in Burkina Faso, leading to confusion and initial fears of a coup attempt, but this was later dismissed as linked to tensions among military regarding security management.

The International Crisis Group's latest report examines the expansion of the JNIM militant group in the Sahel region and its impact on local governance and security.

Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM claims responsibility for a series of deadly attacks in Burkina Faso, resulting in over 130 fatalities.

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced four judges and three customs officials to prison for corruption in a high-profile case since the military took power in 2022.

Four magistrates and three customs officers in Burkina Faso have been sentenced for corruption, following a trial concerning bribery and abuse of power.

Iran's president emphasizes the strategic importance of Africa, aiming for extensive cooperation with African nations, particularly Burkina Faso.

Five years after military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the effectiveness of the juntas in fulfilling their commitments is being questioned as security conditions worsen.

The African Union's recent summit highlighted a new strategy focused on supporting anti-terrorism efforts in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, emphasizing the necessity of restoring constitutional order.

A jihadist assault on a paramilitary base in eastern Burkina Faso has resulted in dozens of fatalities, according to local security sources.

A new jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso resulted in between 60 and 70 deaths, targeting a base of the combat units responsible for water and forest protection.

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the evacuation of injured Ghanaian traders from Burkina Faso following a fatal attack by armed insurgents.

Ghana's tomato traders have halted imports from Burkina Faso after a deadly attack on Ghanaian traders, raising safety concerns for cross-border trade.

Burkina Faso's foreign minister highlights the crucial role of Russian instructors in transforming the nation's military capabilities to address militant threats.

The U.S. government's renewed interest in the Sahel region reflects concerns over the growing influence of Islamist terrorists in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were murdered by Islamist insurgents in Burkina Faso's Titao town during an attack on Saturday.

Burkina Faso has officially dissolved all political parties as part of a move to centralize power under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's junta.

A suspected jihadist attack in northern Burkina Faso resulted in the deaths of seven Ghanaians among around 10 civilians.

Ten civilians, including seven Ghanaians, were killed in a jihadist attack in northern Burkina Faso over the weekend, with the military announcing they repelled the attackers.

In Burkina Faso, a high-profile trial involving magistrates, lawyers, and customs officials has sparked allegations of violence and procedural violations as the defendants face serious corruption charges.

Several notable incidents occurred overnight, including a house fire in Norway, a court appearance by a terror suspect in Australia, an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon, a militant attack in Burkina Faso, and an explosion at a fireworks store in China.

A terrorist attack in Titao, Burkina Faso, resulted in at least twenty deaths as armed assailants targeted the military camp and set the local market on fire.

Ten people have been killed in a series of attacks by militants against military sites in northern and eastern Burkina Faso.

At least ten people have been killed in jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso, with links to IS and al-Qaeda suspected to be behind the coordinated actions.

The recent jihadist attack in Burkina Faso has resulted in the deaths of ten soldiers, amid growing violence linked to ISIS and Al-Qaeda in the region.

Burkina Faso is witnessing a wave of jihadist attacks, resulting in at least ten fatalities among military detachments in the north and east regions of the country.

The African Sahel region faces intense and widespread tensions that threaten the stability of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso due to separatist demands, armed group activities, and smuggling networks, compounded by international competition for influence.

Moscow is enhancing strategic partnerships with Burkina Faso, focusing on military cooperation and counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel region, as stated by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

The transitional parliament in Burkina Faso has passed a law to dissolve all political parties, sparking international criticism and raising concerns about political freedoms in the country.

Burkina Faso has officially dissolved all political parties, which had already been suspended since the military coup in September 2022 that brought Captain Traoré to power.

Burkina Faso's transitional parliament has approved a bill banning all political parties, consolidating military control amid international concerns over repression.

Burkina Faso's transition parliament has officially dissolved all political parties amid an effort to reorganize national political life.

Burkina Faso's ONEA warns that unpaid water bills will result in citizens being assigned to public works projects.

An investigation reveals how criminal networks in Burkina Faso and Ghana exploit desperate Nigerian migrants, forcing them into internet fraud and prostitution instead of providing jobs and better lives.

The UN rights chief has urged the Burkina Faso junta to stop suppressing civic space and to reverse its decision to ban all political parties.

The UN rights chief has urged the Burkina Faso government to cease repression of civic space and reconsider its plan to dissolve all political parties as the junta continues to suppress dissent.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticized the military junta's decision to dissolve political parties in Burkina Faso, calling for a genuine civic and democratic space.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has repatriated a 13-year-old girl who was trafficked from Nigeria to Burkina Faso for sexual exploitation.

The Ogun State Command of NAPTIP successfully repatriated a 13-year-old sex trafficking victim from Burkina Faso, who was exploited and forced into sexual activities.

The UN rights chief has called on Burkina Faso's junta to stop repressing civic space and to overturn its plan to ban all political parties.

More than 15 days after the hasty extradition of Lieutenant Colonel Damiba from Togo to Burkina Faso, there has been no news of the former Burkinabè leader, prompting protests from the principal opposition party in Togo, the ANC, who condemned the extradition for violating legal and moral principles.

Burkina Faso's mining sector reported historic performance in 2025 with gold production reaching around 94 tons, marking an increase of over 30 tons compared to 2024, as announced by the Minister of Energy and Mines.

Burkina Faso's military junta has dissolved all political parties as part of its efforts to rebuild the state and address issues caused by the previous multiparty system.

Burkina Faso's ruling junta is restricting humanitarian aid efforts through arrests and new regulations, as they seek to consolidate power and reduce oversight amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

The ruling military council in Burkina Faso has announced unprecedented measures to combat corruption, marking a shift from awareness to immediate and public punitive policies.

Sosthène Yaméogo, a renowned musicologist and former university lecturer, was arrested at his home in Ouaga 2000 after criticizing the ruling junta on social media.

The contemporary dance piece 'Bani Volta' by choreographer Bienvenue Bazié reinterprets the violent 1915-1916 conflict between French colonizers and the inhabitants of Burkina Faso, showcased at Théâtre Chaillot in Paris.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have collaborated on a musical comedy, 'A Sahel Vigil', to address security challenges and promote social cohesion through art.

In Burkina Faso, a military regime has announced new measures to combat corruption amidst ongoing trials of magistrates and lawyers accused of public corruption and influence peddling.

Burkina Faso's military government has dissolved all political parties in the country, citing that they caused division and undermined the 'social system.'