BURKINA Faso authorities announced late Thursday the suspension of radio broadcasts from BBC Africa and the US-funded Voice of America (VOA) for two weeks, citing their coverage of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report alleging military atrocities. The decision has ignited controversy, prompting calls for investigations into the reported extrajudicial killings. In the HRW report, the rights watchdog detailed findings from … Read more
TENSIONS escalate between Burkina Faso and France as the military government of the West African nation expels three French diplomats over accusations of subversive activities. The move, revealed in a letter obtained by Reuters, underscores the strained relations between the two nations following a coup in 2022. According to the letter dated April 16, Burkina Faso’s … Read more
TENSIONS escalate between Burkina Faso and France as the French Foreign Ministry expresses regret over Burkina Faso’s decision to expel French diplomats and staff, some of whom were serving at the French embassy in the country. ‘We reject the unfounded accusations made by the Burkina Faso authorities against our staff,’ said the French foreign ministry in a … Read more