Burkina Faso's military junta under Capt. Ibrahim Traoré dissolved all ~100 political parties on January 29, 2026, seizing their assets to consolidate power amid jihadist insurgencies and delayed elections.



Burkina Faso Junta Wipes Out All Political Parties, Grabs Assets

A plot to kill Burkina Faso's military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced.

Burkina Faso Govt Says It Foiled Another Coup to Oust Traore

A plot to kill Burkina Faso's military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced.


Burkina Faso authorities say new coup attempt to oust junta leader Ibrahim Traore thwarted 

Riyad Mahrez scored a first half penalty as Algeria sealed their place in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group E clash in Rabat on Sunday.
Algeria have six points and will win the group as they cannot be overhauled by either Burkina Faso (3 points) or Sudan (3) following the third round of fixtures in the pool due to the head-to-head rule.


Algeria Beat Burkina Faso 1-0 To Reach The Knockout Rounds

Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen.


Dec 8: Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing

Supporters of Burkina Faso's military leader have called for a mass rally in support of the regime, after the government said it had foiled an attempted coup, and accused America and France of influencing the country's politics. Watch in for more details!

Burkina Faso: Supporters rally around interim leader Ibrahim Traore

The 29th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) kicked off in Burkina Faso. A total of 235 films have been shortlisted from 1,351 submissions, representing 48 countries and reflecting the beauty and diversity of African and diaspora cinemas.

FESPACO pan-African film festival kicks off in Burkina Faso

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape.

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso leave ECOWAS Bloc

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to form a new alliance following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move marks a significant shift in the region’s political landscape as the three countries seek closer ties amid tensions with ECOWAS over recent political changes and sanctions.

Niger, Mali, Burkina FASO Plan To Form Alliance After Exiting ECOWAS

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to form a new alliance following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move marks a significant shift in the region’s political landscape as the three countries seek closer ties amid tensions with ECOWAS over recent political changes and sanctions.



Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!



AI-generated human avatars can deliver your scripts with perfect diction and look so natural. But what if the videos are used to support repressive regimes and criminal enterprises?

Fake videos of AI avatars were used to promote brutal regimes. Now actors behind them are speaking up

Disturbing news has come in from Burkina Faso where over 600 people were gunned down in a matter of hours, according to a recent French government security assessment.

Morning brief: Massacre in Burkina Faso; Trump on West Asia crisis, and more

More than 600 people were shot in a matter of hours in Burkina Faso in an August attack, according to a French government security assessment. The latest analysis nearly doubles the death toll cited in earlier reports.

Over 600 gunned down within hours in Burkina Faso, states French assessment

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Aug 30) dismissed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, saying it was necessary to “take care of all our soldiers.

Ukraine war: ‘We must take care…,’ Zelensky sacks Air Force chief following fatal F-16 crash

Mongolia is under obligation to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country next week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a nation that is a member of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023.

Mongolia 'under obligation' to arrest Putin: ICC; Kremlin says 'no worries'

Burkina Faso's military government has announced it will extend junta rule for another five years. Burkina Faso has been governed by the army since January 2022. Watch in for more details!

Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Burkina Faso's ruling junta will remain in power for another five years after participants in national talks on Saturday proposed extending the transition back to democracy by 60 months from July, according to the text of an approved new charter.

Burkina Faso’s junta extends rule for another five years

Several Western and African media have been suspended in Burkina Faso. They have been suspended over their coverage of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report. The report accuses Burkina Faso's army of extrajudicial killings.

Why did Burkina Faso suspend foreign media?

West African country Burkina Faso suspended radio networks, BBC and Voice of America (VOA) for their coverage of a report that accused the Burkinabe army of executing civilians.

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for army mass killings coverage

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and the Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of civilian killings by its armed forces.

Burkina Faso suspends radio broadcasts; BBC, VOA suspended for two weeks

Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor said on Sunday as jihadist violence flares in the junta-ruled country.

'170 people executed' in attacks on Burkina villages: Prosecutor

Around 170 people were "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor said in a statement seen on Sunday. The attacks by unknown assailants were carried out on the villages of Komsilga, Nodin and Soro in the Yatenga province, the statement dated March 1 said, adding that an investigation had been launched.

Burkina Faso prosecutor says around 170 'executed' in attacks on villages

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Burkina Faso Junta Wipes Out All Political Parties, Grabs Assets

Burkina Faso Govt Says It Foiled Another Coup to Oust Traore

Burkina Faso authorities say new coup attempt to oust junta leader Ibrahim Traore thwarted

Algeria Beat Burkina Faso 1-0 To Reach The Knockout Rounds

Dec 8: Nigerian air force crew detained after emergency landing

Burkina Faso: Supporters rally around interim leader Ibrahim Traore

FESPACO pan-African film festival kicks off in Burkina Faso

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso leave ECOWAS Bloc

Niger, Mali, Burkina FASO Plan To Form Alliance After Exiting ECOWAS

Niger, Mali, Burkina FASO Plan To Form Alliance After Exiting ECOWAS

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Fake videos of AI avatars were used to promote brutal regimes. Now actors behind them are speaking up

Morning brief: Massacre in Burkina Faso; Trump on West Asia crisis, and more

Over 600 gunned down within hours in Burkina Faso, states French assessment

Ukraine war: ‘We must take care…,’ Zelensky sacks Air Force chief following fatal F-16 crash

Mongolia 'under obligation' to arrest Putin: ICC; Kremlin says 'no worries'

Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Burkina Faso’s junta extends rule for another five years

Why did Burkina Faso suspend foreign media?

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for army mass killings coverage

Burkina Faso suspends radio broadcasts; BBC, VOA suspended for two weeks

'170 people executed' in attacks on Burkina villages: Prosecutor

Burkina Faso prosecutor says around 170 'executed' in attacks on villages