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Burkina Faso Seeks To Form ‘Federation’ With Mali To Boost Their Economic Strength

The Burkina Faso prime minister's office, which visited neighboring Mali this week, suggested the two countries form a "Federation" to increase their economic clout. Both...

Burkina Faso Ends French Military Accord, Says It Will Defend Itself

The Burkina Faso government, in a statement on Monday, said that the country has decided to end a military deal that allows French forces...

Hundreds Join Protest Against France’s Presence In Burkina Faso

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, to demand the departure of the French ambassador to the country. The demonstration was...

French Minister Dismisses Accusation of Interference in Burkina Faso Politics

The French vice-chancellor, who is visiting Burkina Faso, has denied accusations that Paris wants to meddle in the already troubled former colony. After her meeting...

U.S. Cuts off Burkina Faso From Africa Duty-Free Trade Program

The US Trade Representative's office said on Sunday that the United States removed Burkina Faso from the trade preference program under AGOA because of...

Burkina Faso Expels 2 French Citizens Says State Broadcaster

Burkina Faso's official radio announced that the government has expelled two French nationals, accusing them of spying. The French were arrested last weekend and forced...

What to Know About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin...

Ghana Accuses Burkina Faso of Hiring Feared Russian Wagner Mercenaries, Paying With Mine

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo said neighboring Burkina Faso had reached an “arrangement" with the Russian paramilitary Wagner group, a controversial statement that the Burkina...