The visit of American envoy Nick Checker marks a warming between Washington and Ouagadougou
American envoy Nick Checker visited Burkina Faso to improve diplomatic relations with Washington after years of tension.
Concerns and Confusion in Burkina Faso Following Gunfire Near the Presidential Palace
Gunfire near the presidential palace in Ouagadougou has caused confusion, with initial fears of a coup quickly dismissed.
Former Burkinabe minister murdered at her home in Ouagadougou, prosecutor says
Former Burkinabe minister Yolande Viviane Compaoré has been murdered at her home in Ouagadougou, with judicial authorities launching an investigation into her death.
New coup attempt in Burkina Faso amid military and political tensions
Burkina Faso is experiencing heightened tensions as reports of a new coup attempt against transitional President Ibrahim Traore emerge, with military movements observed in the capital Ouagadougou and concerns of division within the armed forces.