ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
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32% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
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32% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister, Dissolves Government
On Friday, Burkina Faso's military junta, led by Ibrahim Traore, dismissed Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government, offering no explanation for the sudden move amid ongoing security challenges and an extended transition period.
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister, Dissolves Government
On Friday, Burkina Faso's military junta, led by Ibrahim Traore, dismissed Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government, offering no explanation for the sudden move amid ongoing security challenges and an extended transition period.
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44% Bias Score
Beninese Soldiers Killed in Mine Blast Near Burkina Faso Border
Three Beninese soldiers died in a mine explosion on December 10th, 2023, while patrolling Pendjari National Park near the Burkina Faso border, marking a continuation of escalating jihadist attacks in northern Benin.
Beninese Soldiers Killed in Mine Blast Near Burkina Faso Border
Three Beninese soldiers died in a mine explosion on December 10th, 2023, while patrolling Pendjari National Park near the Burkina Faso border, marking a continuation of escalating jihadist attacks in northern Benin.
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16% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister Amidst Security Crisis
Burkina Faso's ruling junta dismissed interim Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government on Friday, citing no reason, amidst escalating security and political challenges under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's leadership since his September 2022 coup.
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister Amidst Security Crisis
Burkina Faso's ruling junta dismissed interim Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government on Friday, citing no reason, amidst escalating security and political challenges under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's leadership since his September 2022 coup.
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12% Bias Score
Burkina Faso's Bobo-Dioulasso: A Hub of Musical Innovation
Three new musical releases from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso—Kananayé's "Cimètre," Balima's "Turamagan," and Kankélé's "Awa Ni Sali"—blend traditional and modern sounds, reflecting the city's cultural crossroads and addressing themes of daily life, history, and social issues.
Burkina Faso's Bobo-Dioulasso: A Hub of Musical Innovation
Three new musical releases from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso—Kananayé's "Cimètre," Balima's "Turamagan," and Kankélé's "Awa Ni Sali"—blend traditional and modern sounds, reflecting the city's cultural crossroads and addressing themes of daily life, history, and social issues.
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24% Bias Score