BurkinaFaso Archives

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Burkina Faso Appoints New Prime Minister Amidst Political Turmoil

Burkina Faso's military junta has appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the country's new Prime Minister. Ouedraogo, a former journalist and communications minister, was named by junta leader Ibrahim Traore. This sudden change in leadership follows the unexpected dissolution of the

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Human Rights Watch Calls for Urgent Action to Safeguard Civilians in Burkina Faso Amid Armed Group Attacks

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Burkina Faso to urgently focus on the protection of civilians amidst the escalating violence from armed groups. In a report released on Tuesday, the NGO condemned the government's handling of a recent attack by

September 7, 2024September 6, 2024

Ghanaian Trucks Released After Detention in Burkina Faso

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), with support from the Ministry of Transport, has successfully secured the release of six Ghanaian cargo trucks detained at the Dakola border in Burkina Faso. The trucks were initially detained by Burkinabe Customs in April 2024