Burkina Faso's military junta arrests European NGO workers for 'spying'

Published on 08/10/2025 - 10:42 GMT+2 Burkina Faso's military junta has arrested eight members of a humanitarian group on suspicion of "spying and treason", accusations the Dutch NGO categorically rejected. The West African nation's Security...

Burkina Faso’s military govt arrests European NGO workers for ‘spying’

Al Jazeera Burkina Faso’s military government says it has arrested eight people working for a humanitarian organisation, accusing them of “spying and treason”, allegations the Dutch nonprofit “categorically” rejected. Burkina Faso’s Security...

ECOWAS Moves On from Sahel Exit, Begins Filling Vacancies Left by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seems to have finally gotten the exit of of the Alliance of Sahel States- Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic.behind it as Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the countries of the regional body...

Burkina Faso junta arrests eight aid workers, including one Czech national

The military junta of Burkina Faso has detained eight members of a non-governmental humanitarian organization, including one Czech and two French nationals. They are accused of espionage and treason for allegedly gathering security information...

ECOWAS Moves To Fill Vacancies After Exit Of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Nationals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps to fill the vacant positions available, following the exit of the nationals of the AES countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, from the regional bloc. ECOWAS Commission,...

Burkina Faso’s military gov’t arrests European NGO workers for ‘spying’

Dutch humanitarian organisation INSO rejected the allegations and called for the release of its eight staff members. Published On 8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025 Burkina Faso’s military government says it has arrested eight people working for a humanitarian...

FGBMFI Ghana Hosts First-Ever International Convention in Accra

The Ghana branch of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) on Saturday held a Breakfast Meeting in Accra as part of its 2025 National Convention. The Breakfast Meeting, themed “Pursuing the Greatest Business,” featured a...

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré and revolution of illusions, by Oumarou Sanou

Three years after taking power, Traoré’s populist showmanship and defiant rhetoric mask a grim reality of insecurity, poverty, and political isolation — far from the Sankarist revival he promises. Three years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s...

France airlifts Madagascar’s President amid military mutiny

ALBAWABA- France evacuated Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina on Sunday as a military mutiny and mass protests threatened to overthrow his government, in a dramatic turn that has reignited debate over Paris’s lingering grip on...

Burkina Faso PM attends Senegal's investment forum

07 october 2025 - 10:05:47 MA/BBA 240 Views Panafrican News Agency Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, arrived on Monday in Dakar, where he will take part in the two-day Forum...

BURKINA FASO  SET TO BUILD 2 PRISONS & 5 COURTS FOR CORRUPTION

BREAKING NEWS BURKINA FASO SET TO BUILD 2 PRISONS & 5 COURTS FOR CORRUPTION. In the words of the Presido and Point One Captain Ibrahim Traore : “Corruption is a cancer that has crippled Africa’s progress for decades, stifling growth and...

Burkina Faso, decolonisation and us

Burkina Faso’s interim president, Ibrahim Traoré, has followed other African countries in outlawing same-sex intimacy (File photograph by Stanislav Krasilnikov/RIA Novosti/AP) Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s regime in Burkina Faso presents a paradox. On...

Burkina Faso halts import of broiler chicks to support local production

BURKINA FASO – Burkina Faso has suspended the importation of broiler chicks in a new move aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and strengthening the country’s poultry industry. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Resources and Fisheries announced...

Goals and Highlights: Sierra Leone 0-1 Burkina Faso in the 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers

Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the Sierra Leone vs. Burkina Faso match, corresponding to matchday 9 of Group A of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. We wish you all a pleasant evening...

8 humanitarian workers arrested in Burkina Faso

Eight were working for NGO, accusing them of providing sensitive security information to foreign powers Burkina Faso’s ruling junta said it has arrested eight humanitarian workers on spying charges, accusing them of providing sensitive security...

International Day Of The Girl Child: Mixed grill of barriers, breakthroughs outlines lives Nigeria’s tender angels

Thirty years ago, the International Day of the Girl Child was inaugurated as a celebration of hope, equity, and justice. In Nigeria, this milestone has inspired decades of advocacy, policy reform, and grassroots action aimed at empowering the girl...

Gorgie goals galore as Hearts player makes history - World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies

Several Hearts players are currently on international duty enjoying mixed fortunes in World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches. Two have scored hat-tricks in recent days and claimed a piece of history in the process, while others have sat...

Burkina Faso’s LGBTQ community fears ‘witch hunt’

People walk with a large rainbow flag during the Malta Pride Parade last month. (Photo courtesy of AFP/Reuters) “People will feel invested in a mission: tracking down gay people,” said Quentin, who worries about a “witch hunt” as a result. Other...

Blackburn Rovers international boosts reputation with big test to come

Valerien Ismael is currently without Balazs Toth, Nick Michalski, Kristi Montgomery, Lewis Miller, Augustus Kargbo, Andri Gudjohnsen and Igor Tyjon from his first-team squad. All have been in action over the first week of the international break....

8 humanitarian workers arrested in Burkina Faso on spying accusations

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso’s ruling junta said it has arrested eight humanitarian workers on spying charges, accusing them of providing sensitive security information to foreign powers. The eight were working for the International NGO...