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Analyst Says Burkina Faso’s Break With France Reflects Paris’ Waning Influence in Africa

Global South World

Analyst Says Burkina Faso’s Break With France Reflects Paris’ Waning Influence in Africa

7 July 2026

Sahel Countries’ Withdrawal From ICC Betrays Victims

Human Rights Watch

Sahel Countries’ Withdrawal From ICC Betrays Victims

2 July 2026

Burkina Faso Forces Closure of UN Human Rights Office

Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso Forces Closure of UN Human Rights Office

2 July 2026

Burkina Faso Cuts Ties With France As Public Support Grows in Ouagadougou

Global South World

Burkina Faso Cuts Ties With France As Public Support Grows in Ouagadougou

29 June 2026

Burkinabe soldier in uniform with red beret, serious expression.

Silenced in Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso Junta Accused of Secretly Jailing Journalist

7 May 2026

Military vehicle with soldiers in Burkina Faso's arid landscape.

Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso’s Dubious Military Reserve Plan

28 April 2026

Happy cotton farmer in Burkina Faso with cotton bales in the background.

Burkina Faso Just Nationalised a $607M Cotton Giant

23 April 2026

Mining operations in Burkina Faso with open-pit excavation.

Business & Innovation

Burkina Faso Just Told an Australian Gold Miner It Wants 40% of Its Mine

23 April 2026

Roelf MeyeSouth Africa ambassador

The Diplomat, the Defendant, and the Deal

16 April 2026

An outdoor market scene in Burkina Faso showing local residents gathering under a large tree, highli.

Global South World

Burkina Faso’s Growing Food Insecurity Highlights Need For New Refugee Policy Approach

8 April 2026

Damaged communication tower caused by violence in Burkina Faso.

Human Rights Watch

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Commits New Atrocities

12 March 2026

High-voltage power lines crossing the African landscape for electricity transmission.

Dubai firm powers up Burkina Faso

26 January 2026