Burkina Faso, Niger Republic and Mali have resumed talks with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), more than 18 months after the three countries withdrew from the regional bloc. The ...

Burkina Faso has suspended beauty pageants and launched a national science competition for young women. Burkina Faso has ...

In June 2026, authorities suspended beauty pageants pending the development of new regulations, citing the need to protect ...

More than 1,800 civilians have been killed by the army and armed groups since 2023, Human Rights Watch says. How will strained ties between ECOWAS and neighbours Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso affect ...

Eight new rice varieties developed using nuclear techniques are helping Burkina Faso grow more of its own rice and strengthen ...

A war within a war is being fought in the sands of the Sahara, in the tri-border area where Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso meet ...

Burkina Faso has drawn international attention after suspending beauty pageants nationwide and introducing a science ...

The music is turned all the way up, sending vibrations through the rubber-covered stage as Yaya Sanou translates the beat ...

The United States has placed 11 African countries on its highest travel warning list, advising American citizens not to visit the countries because of security threats and other risks.The US ...

Located in Africa's Sahel region, Burkina Faso is currently grappling with one of the world’s fastest growing displacement crises. Notably, it holds the fourth position on the IRC's 2024 Watchlist, an ...

Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister, Karamoko Traore, led the AES delegation, while Senegal's Foreign Minister, Cheikh Niang, headed the ECOWAS team.Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have resumed formal ...