The end of January 2026 effectively marked the end of party politics in Burkina Faso. On 29 January, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s ...

Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led against Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba in September 2022. The ...

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has attributed the recent terrorist attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso to what he describes as the government rsquo;s approach toward Burkina ...

Burkina Faso's strategic alliance with Russia marks a pivotal shift in regional defence strategies, as the nation reclaims stability in the Sahel.

Former Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul has attributed the recent terrorist attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso to what he perceives as the government’s approach toward Burkina Faso’s ...

Penn State knew going into the offseason that beefing up the offensive line was going to be important. The Nittany Lions are losing two starters to the NFL with the departure of Olu Fashanu and Caedan ...

ABUJA, Nigeria — As news emerged this week about hundreds of Burkina Faso citizens killed separately by both jihadi groups and government forces, images of Burkina Faso’s junta leader Capt. Ibrahim ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In June 2025, videos surfaced on social media alleging that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had told interim ...

Junta leaders General Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger, Assimi Goïta of Mali and Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso have stated their intention to combine efforts not only on the diplomatic front but also, ...

The group described Traoré as a symbol of resistance, unity, and anti-imperialism, calling on other African leaders to follow the example of the Burkina Faso leader. Traoré, who seized power after ...

Ibrahim Traore has led Burkina Faso to record gold output, achieving 94 tonnes in 2025, the highest in the country’s history. This turnaround follows a decline due to instability from recent coups, ...