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burkina faso
Africa
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...
Africa
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...
Africa
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...
Africa
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...
Africa
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...
Africa
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...
Africa
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...
Africa
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...
