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Why Nairobi Africa-France summit bears the hallmarks of Macron and Ruto priorities

The 2026 Africa-France summit in Nairobi on May 11-12 is the first to be held in an African country that is not a former French colony. It is also the first to be held since the dramatic collapse of relations between France and a number of west African countries –…

The Conversation

Burkina Faso junta secretly detained journalist and others, advocacy group says

Reporters Without Borders says Burkina Faso's authorities secretly detained and abused a prominent journalist and dozens of others in a makeshift facility

The Independent UK

More than 1,800 killed by army and jihadists in Burkina Faso since 2023, NGO reports

Burkina Faso's army, its civilian auxiliaries and jihadist groups have killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023 in acts that constitute "war crimes and crimes against humanity", Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Thursday.

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People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler

Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in 2022 coup, tells state broadcaster ‘we must tell the truth, democracy isn’t for us’

The Guardian - UK

Burkina junta chief says country must 'forget' democracy

The people of Burkina Faso must "forget" about democracy, said the country's junta ruler on Thursday in an interview broadcast on national television.

Radio France Internationale

Why the Sahel is now the world’s deadliest region for terrorism

The Sahel has become the world’s most deadly region for terrorism, with nearly half of all global deaths now taking place there. This marks a long-term shift away from the Middle East and North Africa, recent data shows.

Radio France Internationale

How a disinformation network is destabilising the Alliance of Sahel States

Since late 2025, a vast ecosystem of fake social media accounts has been targeting countries in the Alliance of Sahel States and their junta leaders. RFI's Fact-Checking Unit and France 24's Observers have been investigating this network, which is spreading disinformation across West Africa.

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Jihadist violence in Nigeria and DRC rose sharply last year even as global deaths from terror fell

Nigeria had largest increase in terrorism-related deaths, ranking fourth in global index behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso and Niger

The Guardian - UK

Trial opens at Paris court over 2014 fatal crash of Air Algérie flight in Mali

Nearly 12 years after Air Algérie Flight AH5017 crashed in Mali, as it travelled from Burkina Faso to Algeria, the Paris Correctional Court will hear the case against Spanish airline Swiftair from Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Former US Embassy Worker Handed Life Sentence After He Used Sick Mother to Blackmail, Rape Two Girls in Impoverished Africa Slum

A former US embassy staff member has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two teenage girls in Burkina Faso, exploiting their vulnerable conditions.

International Business Times UK

Ecowas without the Sahel states: how the split is testing free movement and regional legitimacy

New governments in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso formally left the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) a year ago, having created the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The move happened as a consequence of diplomatic tensions related to military coups in the three countries, after which the regional…

The Conversation

Burkina Faso has dissolved all political parties: why African coup leaders often turn on the people who supported them

The end of January 2026 effectively marked the end of party politics in Burkina Faso. On 29 January, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government formally dissolved all political parties, including those that had supported his September 2022 coup.

The Conversation

US looks to revitalise relations with Mali with envoy visit to Bamako

Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs, visited Mali on Monday, calling for renewed economic and security cooperation between Washington and Bamako.

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso’s junta dissolves all of country's political parties, saying they cause divisions

Burkina Faso’s military junta has dissolved all the political parties in the country and scrapped the laws governing them

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Evening Standard

Visa-free China travel is coming - but which countries still need one?

Brits will be able to visit China for up to 30 days without a visa under the new deal - but you still need one to visit dozens of countries

Radio France Internationale

US to increase cooperation with Nigeria to pursue Islamic State militants

The United States military is expanding military cooperation with Nigeria as part of broader efforts to counter Islamic State-linked militants in Africa. US Africa Command says the Pentagon is also maintaining lines of communication with militaries in the West African countries of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali.

The Independent UK

Togo says it has extradited Burkina Faso's former junta leader

Togolese authorities have extradited Burkina Faso's former leader, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, following a request by Burkina Faso's military government

Radio France Internationale

Cote d'Ivoire outclass Burkina Faso to set up last eight clash with Egypt

Defending champions Cote d'Ivoire beat Burkina Faso 3-0 on Tuesday night to advance to the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Cote d'Ivoire coach Faé tells players to be relentless against Burkina Faso

Cote d'Ivoire boss Emerse Faé called on his team to be totally focused during their last-16 tie against Burkina Faso on Tuesday night at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Euronews

Salah shines for Egypt and Nigeria beat Mozambique to advance

On the last day of the Round of 16, Algeria meet DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire battle neighbors Burkina Faso.

Evening Standard

Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Holders out to keep Africa Cup of Nations campaign alive in round of 16

Latin Times

New Year's Immigration Restrictions Take Effect, Including Travel Ban on 7 Countries

Under new orders, individuals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Syria are barred from entering the United States

International Business Times UK

US Visa Ban Update: Mali and Burkina Faso Retaliate Against Trump Entry Curbs

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger ban US citizens in retaliation for Trump visa restrictions. 26 of 39 affected nations are African; AGOA expired, tariffs rise, USAID cut—US-Africa relations fracture.

Radio France Internationale

Côte d'Ivoire top African Cup of Nations group, Algeria win again

Reigning champions Côte d'Ivoire pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

Burkina Faso and Mali ban US nationals in retaliation to Trump’s visa decision

Announcements mark latest twist in the frosty relationship between west African military governments and the US

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