Tag: Burkina Faso
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“No country has developed under democracy, we’re in a revolution in Burkina Faso -Captain Ibrahim Traore declares
President Ibrahim Traore has declared to the people of Burkina Faso in a televise speech that the country is not in a democracy but in a revolution. The Captain and President of Burkina Faso said a country cannot develop under democracy. He said in his speech: “We are not in a democracy, we are in…
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ECOWAS cautious as Mali, B/Faso , Niger exit bloc today
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS becomes effective from Jan. 29th, the commission stated on Wednesday. The commission’s spokesperson, Joel Ahofodji, explained that it is in line with the decision of the
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COLONIAL MENTALITY! Burkina Faso bans judicial wigs to embrace cultural identity
In a historic attempt to decolonise the country’s judiciary, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has formally banned judges from wearing wigs from the British and French colonial eras. President Traoré emphasised in his announcement the importance of eschewing colonial-era traditions and implementing customs that respect Burkina Faso’s cultural identity. The action is in line…
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Burkina Faso Military junta dissolves Government, sacks PM
Burkina Faso’s ruling military leader on Friday sacked the country’s prime minister and dissolved the government, via a presidential decree. The sacked premier had served at the head of three successive governments, surviving each reshuffle. No reason was given for the dismissal of Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela, who was named as premier in October…
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200 killed in Burkina Faso terror attack; UN reacts
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of around 200 people in the Burkinabe town of Barsalogho at the weekend, which left a further 140 injured.
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Despite pleas to return, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso military leaders celebrate divorce from ECOWAS
…endorse Confederation Treaty Despite pleas to return, the military regimes of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso marked their divorce from the rest of West Africa Saturday, with Niger’s ruling general saying the junta-led countries have “turned their backs on” the regional bloc. Notably, Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said in late May that reconciliation…
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Burkina Faso junta extends regime for another five years
The Junta regime in Burkina Faso who took over the reigns of affairs in the country in 2022 has announced it will will extend its rule for five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, the talks’ chairman said.
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger finalize plans to form Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States
Plans to form a bloc by the military administration of three West Africa countries, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have reached final stage. The three countries will form Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States few years after turning their backs on former colonial ruler France to seek closer ties with Russia.
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Flamingos coach reacts after beating Burkina Faso 6-0
Bankole Olowookere, head coach of Nigeria’s Under 17 Female Football team, the Flamingos, said his team will start preparation immediately ahead of their next match.
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Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos thrash Burkinabe girls 6-0 to cruise into final round
Nigeria reached the final round of the African qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals after a 6-0 defeat of Burkina Faso at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday evening.