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Burkina Faso Attacks Kill Eight Soldiers
At least eight soldiers in Burkina Faso were killed in attacks last month on a military outpost in the country’s north, security and local sources confirmed on Saturday. The assaults, claimed by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group for the Support of...

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....

Ghana set to showcase trade and investment potential at 'Invest in Burkina Faso' forum
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has urged the Ghanaian delegation attending the inaugural International Forum “Invest in Burkina Faso” (FIIBF) to represent the country excellently and seize...

Burkina Faso Erects Monument to Traoré While Ghana Tribute to Akufo Addo Faces Destruction
In a powerful gesture of national pride and respect, Burkina Faso is constructing a monumental statue in honor of President Ibrahim Traoré, solidifying his place in the country’s history. The giant sculpture, set to be one of the largest of its...
Ghana Delegation Heads to Burkina Faso Investment Forum
Ghana will participate in the inaugural International Investment Forum in Burkina Faso (FIIBF) this week, with a high-level delegation traveling to Ouagadougou to explore trade partnerships and investment opportunities across West Africa. The...

Understanding Cassava Mosaic Disease in Burkina Faso
In recent years, cassava, a staple food crop in many parts of Africa, has been subject to increasing challenges posed by a myriad of diseases. Among these, cassava mosaic disease (CMD) stands out due to its significant impact on agricultural...

Trade Minister urges Ghanaian delegation to champion excellence at Burkina Faso Investment Forum
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has urged the Ghanaian delegation attending the maiden International Forum “Invest in Burkina Faso” (FIIBF) to represent the country with distinction and use the platform...

Guns Across Borders: While Canada Seizes 72 Illegal Firearms...
It was supposed to be a routine traffic inspection in Ontario until police uncovered 72 illegal handguns hidden inside a truck bound for Canadian cities. The swift and coordinated operation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and allied...

Minister of Foreign Affairs Timothy Kabba Chairs ECOWAS Extraordinary Council of Ministers Session
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba, chaired an Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The high-level session...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History
Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

West Africa’s Military Junta Past We Don’t Need It, but We Should Not Forget It
In recent decades, many West African countries have transitioned from military dictatorships to democratic governance. Citizens now speak openly, vote freely, and demand accountability. For the generation born after 2000 the indomitable children...

Putin-Trump summit: Can the Russian leader travel to Hungary despite an ICC warrant?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly preparing to travel to Hungary to meet US President Donald Trump for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. But this is no ordinary trip — Putin is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC)....

A King's Speech: Charles's passionate advocacy for climate action at Cop meetings
King Charles has passionately advocated for urgent global action against climate change at three UN-backed Cop meetings stretching as far back as 2009. The British monarch has spoken to delegates about the need for a strong sense of...

Côte d’Ivoire vote relevant for region
Poised to win: Côte d’Ivoire, under President Alassane Ouattara, has the potential to play a stabilising and mediating role. He has excelled in linking economic development to political stability. Photo: Supplied Political success is closely...

Burkina Faso allegedly blocks NADMO from assisting Ghanaian refugees
Authorities in Burkina Faso have allegedly blocked officials of Ghana’s National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) from reaching Ghanaian refugees displaced by the recent Gbeniyiri conflict. More than 5,600 people fled to Kpere in Burkina...

Ibrahim Traoré and the reawakening of African leadership lessons
In the heart of West Africa, a new chapter of leadership has begun, one defined by courage, humility, and unyielding patriotism. President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has become a symbol of Africa’s reawakening, a youthful leader whose vision...

President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia
Business Wire India The 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary will be officially inaugurated by The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW, and attended by African First Ladies. The conference is being...

Unity at any cost? Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger jointly leave the International Criminal Court
On 22 September, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, declared it was leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC). This comes seven months after their official withdrawal from the Economic Community of...

Recognizing 65 years of the Peace Corps: A bipartisan call to service
As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years since its founding, the nearly quarter-million people who have served in the Peace Corps are marking a milestone launched 65 years ago, on Oct. 14, 1960. × In the early hours of that morning, then...

Surging Jihadist Violence Batters the Sahel, Exposing Government Weakness
By Arezki Daoud: A surge in jihadist violence has rocked the Sahel region through late September and early October 2025, disrupting lives from the deserts of northern Burkina Faso to the scrublands of northeastern Nigeria. Militants have overrun...