THOUSANDS of Burkinabe citizens filled the streets of Ouagadougou on Wednesday in a mass demonstration in support of the country’s ruling junta, just days after military authorities claimed they had foiled a plot to topple the government. The rally, held at…
AT just 36 years old, Captain Ibrahim Traoré is not only Burkina Faso’s head of state but also the world’s youngest sitting president—a stark contrast to the continent’s average presidential age of 63. He seized power in September 2022 following a military…
FORTUNA Mining has finalised a $130 million deal to sell its Burkina Faso operations to Mauritius-based Soleil Resources International, marking a strategic withdrawal from the politically volatile West African country. Announced on Friday, the all-cash deal includes the Yaramoko gold mine,…
BURKINA Faso’s military leadership has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted for their roles in the failed 2015 coup attempt, according to an official decree obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The decree, signed last week and disclosed on Monday, formalises the…
GUINEA’S ruling military junta has granted a controversial pardon to former junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara, who was convicted last year for crimes against humanity over his role in the 2009 stadium massacre that left over 150 people dead. The announcement…
BURKINA Faso has officially introduced the AES passport, marking a major milestone in the country’s new regional alliance with Mali and Niger. In a historic moment, Captain Ibrahim Traoré became the first recipient of the document, just days after the…
BURKINA Faso has taken a significant step towards sustainable mobility with the launch of ITAOUA, the country’s first homegrown electric vehicle (EV). This innovation marks Burkina Faso’s entry into the growing African EV market, positioning the nation as a key…
JUNTA-led allies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced that their Confederation of Sahel States (AES) passports will be available from January 29, 2025, marking their official departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Trojaninsights reports…
BURKINA Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has accused France of adopting a new strategy to maintain its military presence in Africa, despite widespread expulsions of French troops by several nations. Speaking at a ceremony in Ouagadougou on Monday, Traore alleged…
BURKINA Faso is gearing up for a major aviation milestone with the imminent opening of the Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport. The state-of-the-art facility is set to replace the ageing Thomas Sankara International Airport in the capital, Ouagadougou, marking a new era for the…
