Burkina Faso junta bans all political parties
Burkina Faso’s junta has outlawed all political parties, deepening concerns over democratic backsliding since the 2022 coup
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Ibrahim Traore
Burkina Faso arrests eight INSO staff on ‘spying’ charges
Burkina Faso’s junta arrested eight INSO staff for “spying”
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Burkina Faso turns to Russia for military and science aid
President Traore praised Russia’s military modernisation and discussed defence cooperation during a Kremlin meeting with Vladimir Putin.
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Protesters flood Burkina Faso capital after coup foiled
Thousands rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital to support the military junta and its leader Ibrahim Traore after a failed coup attempt and U.S. criticism.
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Burkina Faso thwarts coup plot by rogue soldiers
Burkina Faso’s junta claims it foiled a major coup plot allegedly orchestrated from Ivory Coast involving former army officers and detained soldiers.
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Junta chief in Burkina Faso grants amnesty to 21 convicted soldiers
Burkina Faso’s junta leader has pardoned 21 soldiers convicted over a failed 2015 coup allowing them to return to the army but without compensation or promotions.
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Burkina Faso launches first state bank for economic sovereignty
Captain Ibrahim Traore opens ‘Burkindlim’ in capital Ouagadougou
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Sahel alliance formed by Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
The nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, have firmly decided against rejoining the West African regional bloc.
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Burkina Faso’s president arrives in Niger for first Sahel bloc summit
Leaders of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali gathered for the first Sahel bloc summit in Niamey, focusing on joint anti-terrorism efforts and regional cooperation against militant violence.
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Burkina’s Traore says elections not a ‘priority’
At the age of 34, Traore became the world’s youngest leader upon his inauguration as interim president.
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