Vocations grow in Burkina Faso despite terrorism

Sina Hartert (ZENIT News / Burkina Faso, 01.10.2024).- Despite the widespread terrorism which is increasingly affecting Burkina Faso, and although priests and catechists are the main targets among pastoral agents, the country has seen a growth in …

Burkina Faso’s Leader Attends Ghana Inauguration Armed, Stirring Debate

By: The Fatu Network Editorial Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, attended Ghana’s presidential inauguration with a visibly holstered pistol, sparking controversy over security protocols and trust in Ghanaian arrangements. - …

‘We would turn up to find books on fire’: the teachers risking kidnap and death to keep Burkina Faso’s schools open

Teaching in Burkina Faso is a dangerous commitment. Thousands of schools are closed and teachers forced out of the profession because of the risks they face, mostly from Islamist militants attacking schools. Jihadist violence first broke out in 2015 but …

Ghanaian soldiers trained with 1844 tactics, fear soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea - Captain Smart

Controversial broadcaster, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has confidently stated that Ghanaian soldiers cannot match up to soldiers from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. According to him, Ghanaian soldiers are deeply afraid of …

Burkina Faso’s leader attends Ghana inauguration armed

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, sparked controversy by attending the inauguration of Ghana’s new president, John Mahama, on Tuesday with a holstered pistol visibly strapped to his waist. The unusual move, seen by some as a breach of …

Burkina Faso Amnesty Law Deemed Risky by Analysts

Burkina Faso’s leader commends Ghana's new leadership, calls for bilateral ties

The Head of State of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has commended President John Dramani Mahama on his new leadership role, describing it as an opportunity to strengthen the bond between the two countries. He emphasised that Mahama’s leadership …

Watch highlights of Mahama's second meeting with Burkina Faso's military leader

The nation’s security apparatus was heavily criticised by a section of the public for allowing Burkina Faso's military Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to approach President John Dramani Mahama with a gun on him during the presidential …

28 Beninese soldiers killed in attack near Burkina Faso border

Twenty-eight soldiers were killed in an attack in northern Benin, a security source told AFP on Thursday, as violence blamed on jihadists based in neighbouring countries increases. The high-ranking official said the strike took place on Wednesday evening …

Burkina Faso allocates US$23.6M to strengthen agricultural irrigation, storage in 2025

BURKINA FASO – The Steering Committee of Burkina Faso’s West Africa Food System Resilience Program (PRSA-BF) plans to release US$23.6 million for various agricultural projects in 2025.  This was revealed in a press release published on Sunday, January 5, …