Burkina Faso’s women farmers reviving the land with fertilizer trees

Land restoration in Burkina Faso’s Centre-Ouest and Kadiogo regions is women’s work. Here, women have made fertilizer trees their indispensable allies in reviving farmland. Thanks to these nitrogen-fixing and shade-providing trees, they’re...

U17 Afconq Nigeria 0-0 Burkina Faso: Golden Eaglets advance to semifinals after topping group

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria booked their place in the semifinals of the WAFU-B U17 Tournament, which serves as qualifiers for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, after a goalless draw with Burkina Faso in Yamoussoukro on Saturday. The result ensured...

Burkina Faso’s strongman has gone viral

His American accent is generic, his facial features a touch blurry. But the words have a ring of truth to them. “Africa must unite,” says the ai-generated likeness of Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s 37-year-old president. And then, after a pause:...

Burkinabes mute after 3 years under Captain Traore's boot

In the three years since Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power, his junta has silenced critics by arresting dissidents or press-ganging them into fighting jihadists. Styling himself on former leader Thomas Sankara, a charismatic icon...

WAFU B U-17 Championship: Garba Targets Victory Against Burkina Faso

Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba is optimistic his side will have a good outing against Burkina Faso, reports Completesports.com. Garba’s side will take on Baby Stallions of Burkina Faso in their second game at the ongoing WAFU B U-17...

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Quit ICC, Slam Court as “Neo-Colonial” Tool

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing it as a “neo-colonial” instrument of Western powers. The three military-led states, now united under the...

As Drone Warfare Grows, Armies Add Cheaper, Commercial Devices

As drones play a larger role in battle strategies across Africa, the continent’s militaries are adding small, commercially available drones to their arsenals as an inexpensive and highly adaptable alternative to military-grade unmanned aerial...

World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa visits Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger

27 september 2025 - 06:28:11 MA/AR 250 Views Panafrican News Agency Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - World Bank Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa Ousmane Diagana will undertake a three-country visit to the region from 27 September...

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger pull out of key international court

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Ruling military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger say the three countries are withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing the global tribunal of what they say is selective justice. The pullout was not...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced they will immediately withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), labelling it an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The three military-led countries issued a joint statement, saying...

Nigeria, Morocco Officially Establish $25bn Gas Pipeline Company

The $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project is moving into a new phase with the creation of a dedicated project company and expanded backing from international financiers. The nearly 6,000-kilometre pipeline will connect Nigeria’s gas...

Nigeria at 65: From sovereignty to global influence

On October 1, 1960, the Union Jack was lowered and the green-white-green rose for the first time at Tafawa Balewa Square. That moment marked Nigeria’s entry into self-rule. Sixty-five years later, the flag still waves, but the meaning of...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC

Three West African countries, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, have announced they are withdrawing from the International Criminal Court. The countries under military rule made the announcement in a joint statement on Monday. The statement claimed...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger quit ICC, call court a tool of “neo-colonialist repression”

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Withdraw from ICC, Citing “Neocolonial Repression”

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing the Hague-based tribunal as an instrument of imperialist “neocolonial repression.” The three West African nations made...

Burkina Faso’s Media Images Far Different From Harsh Reality

Burkina Faso media overflows these days with the amazing achievements of junta leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré: the country has repaid its foreign debt, built new low-cost housing, and he discovered a new source of oil. The reality is quite different....

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to Quit ICC (Anti-African Bias)

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to Quit ICC (Anti-African Bias) Sawako Uchida and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times In recent years, the Sahel region has experienced continued upheaval, as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger rejected the authority of ECOWAS...

Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to Quit ICC, Cementing Russia Alignment

Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday – continuing on a trajectory of distancing themselves from international organizations in favour of closer alignment with Russia. As...

Leone Stars to Face Burkina Faso And Djibouti in October World Cup Qualifiers

The Sierra Leone national team, Leone Stars, through the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), has announced the two remaining fixtures of the national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. According to SLFA, the road to the 2026 FIFA...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to quit International Criminal Court

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced they will immediately withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), labelling it an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression”. The three military-led countries issued a joint statement, saying...