President Bola Tinubu has asserted Nigeria’s unwavering support for the African Union (AU) and the Islamic world in their efforts to secure stability and prosperity for Africa. According to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media…
Burkina Faso police kill 40 Islamic fighters after ambush – Army
The Police in Burkina Faso have killed 40 Islamist fighters, the army said on Sunday. The terrorists ambushed a police reconnaissance mission in Koulpelogo province in the north-east of the country on Saturday, the military said. Five police officers were…
Options before ECOWAS — Ehi Braimah
It’s been over three weeks since the military junta led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani sacked the administration of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic – our next door neighbor – on July 26. During the period, leaders and…
Women take star role in African movies on jihadist bloodshed
Few movies have been made about jihadism in Africa and even fewer have focused on the plight of women at the hands of extremists. But a slew of films showcased in the continent’s biggest movie festival could be a cinematic…
Burkina urges ‘federation’ with Mali for joint clout
Burkina Faso’s prime minister, in a visit to neighbouring Mali this week, has suggested the two countries form a “federation” to boost their economic clout, his office said. Both nations are battling jihadist insurgencies and are run by juntas who…
Macron asks Burkina Faso to clarify report of demand for French troops to leave
French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was awaiting “clarifications” from Burkina Faso’s new junta leader following a report saying authorities in the West African country ordered hundreds of French troops to leave within a month. Macron said during a…
Burkina Faso asked France troops to quit, diplomatic note confirms
Burkina Faso asked France to move its troops out of the country within a month, according to a diplomatic letter from the authorities there to Paris obtained by AFP Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said Paris was awaiting clarifications…
Burkina Faso requests French ambassador withdrawal, Paris says
The French foreign ministry says it received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities in December requesting the departure of France’s ambassador from Burkina Faso. The French ministry’s spokeswoman confirmed to Reuters on Tuesday by email that it had received such…
Burkina Faso investigates 28 bodies discovered on New Year’s Eve.
Authorities in Burkina Faso on Tuesday said it has launched investigation into the killing 28 people who were discovered on the eve of New Year. The government announced on Monday that 28 bodies have been found on New Year’s Eve…
US drops Burkina Faso from Africa duty-free trade programme
The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its trade preference programme citing deep concerns over “unconstitutional change” in government in the West African country, the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) office said on Sunday. Frustrations over the government’s inability to…
