Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Break Ties with ECOWAS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally acknowledged the departure of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. This move follows over a year of diplomatic strain, primarily caused by military coups and disagreements over ECOWAS' …

At Installation, Catholic Archbishop in Burkina Faso Calls for Unity of Family, Reliance on God’s Grace and Benevolence

He called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to “be diligent and innovative in sustaining the Church” and ensuring support for all members. The Burkinabe Catholic Church leader, who started his Episcopal Ministry in May 2013 as Bishop of Dori …

NSCDC arrests two who trafficked minor to Burkina Faso for prostitution

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested two suspects for allegedly trafficking a 16-year-old girl to Burkina Faso for prostitution. The commandant of the NSCDC in Edo State, Gbegan …

Nigerian Police Arrest 165 Illegal Immigrants From Mali, Burkina Faso, Others In Kebbi For Alleged Fraud

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 165 illegal immigrants from Burkina Faso, Mali, Ivory Coast, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic, all found living in a cramped three-bedroom apartment in the Kuwait area of Birnin Kebbi.   According to the …

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave ECOWAS, sparking justice concerns

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Tuesday that the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises concerns over access to justice for victims of serious human rights abuses. After …

Regional Integration At A Crossroads: The Impact Of Burkina ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration, political stability, and collective security among its member states. Over the decades, ECOWAS has played a pivotal role in …

Burkina Faso Debuts New AES Passport Amid Regional Shift

More Women Hold Top Jobs in Burkina Faso, Nigeria

As economies worldwide struggle to close gender gaps in leadership, four African nations—Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Botswana, and Zambia—are setting remarkable benchmarks. Recent figures from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) reveal that women hold …

Mali, Burkina, and Niger’s exit from Ecowas: Implications and lessons for The Gambia and others

- Advertisement - By Lamin Keita The recent decision by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to exit the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) represents a significant shift in the political and economic landscape of West Africa. This move raises …

Burkina Faso’s nature reserves are worth protecting – but people have to be part of the plan

Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands. Large herbivores like elephant, giraffe and hippopotamus, and predators like lions, leopards and the African lynx, roam the country’s …