Sahel States Form Alliance, Sever Ties with ECOWAS
On Saturday, July 6th, military leaders from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso solidified a new era of cooperation by signing a confederation treaty to form an alliance during a summit ...
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Burkina Faso Delays Return to Civilian Rule, Extends Military Leadership Until 2029
Burkina Faso's military leadership will continue to govern the nation for another five years, following a consensus reached during national discussions to push back the transition to democratic rule. The ...
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Announce ECOWAS Departure
On Sunday, January 28th, a significant development unfolded in West African geopolitics as Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States ...
Coup Attempt Foiled in Burkina Faso
On Thursday, September 28th, Burkina Faso’s military rulers unveiled they had successfully foiled meticulously planned coup attempt that took place on Tuesday, September 26th. The participants of the coup, identified ...
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Forge Alliance Amid Sahel Security Concerns
On Saturday, September 16th, in a significant move to bolster regional security, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, three nations in the West African Sahel region, signed a mutual defense pact. ...
Thomas Sankara Reburied In Burkina Faso Despite Family’s Unhappiness
Thomas Sankara, the former revolutionary leader of Burkina Faso, and 12 others were reburied on Thursday, February 23. Sankara, along with the other individuals, were reburied at the site where ...
