April 26
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Suspends VOA, BBC/Africa Broadcasts
VOA
Burkina Faso has temporarily suspended the programs of Voice of America and BBC/Africa following the broadcast of news stories about a Human Rights Watch report accusing the… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Catechist Murdered in the East of the Country
Agenzia Fides
The catechist Edouard Zoetyenga Yougbare was kidnapped and killed near Saatenga, in the diocese of Fada N'Gourma, in eastern Burkina Faso. According to a diocesan priest quoted by… Read more »
April 25
Burkina Faso: Army Accused of Executing Civilians, Babies
DW
Soldiers in Burkina Faso killed 223 people, including children, in two villages, Human Rights Watch has said. The rights group said it was among the worst crimes committed by the… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Army Massacred Over 200 Civilians in Village Raid - Rights Group
RFI
Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Army Massacres 223 Villagers
HRW
Undertake Prompt, Independent Inquiry with AU, UN Assistance Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Dominican Republic 2024 - Olowookere Invites 25 Players to Camp for Burkina Faso [press release]
Premium Times
Chidi, Kareem, and Moshood, the players responsible for a stunning 12-goal haul against the C.A.R, have been recalled Read more »
April 18
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for 'Subversive Activities'
RFI
Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Accused of Expelling Fulani Asylum Seekers From Burkina Faso
The New Humanitarian
'We know we are not wanted in Ghana, but they will kill us in Burkina Faso.' Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for 'Subversive Activities'
VOA
Burkina Faso's military junta has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities," according to a government statement Thursday. Read more »
April 08
Africa: How (Not) to Talk About Sex in Africa [blog]
CFR
It is time the LGBTQ+ coalition changed its strategy on the continent. Read more »