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July 15, 2026, 11:25 pm
Burkina Faso Records Dramatic Drop in Malaria Burden
- [Malaria Consortium] The country's malaria cases fell by 32 percent and deaths dropped by 44 percent between 2024 and 2025, with deaths among children under five down almost 60 percent.
As Security Deteriorates, Sahelian Juntas Further Stifle Civilians
- [ACSS] As militant Islamist insurgencies make unprecedented gains across the Sahel, military junta leaders have focused on restricting independent voices instead of adapting security strategies.
AFC Commits $300m to Burkina Faso's Largest Power Plant
- [Daba Finance] Africa Finance Corporation has released the first $60 million from a $300 million financing package to support construction of Burkina Faso's largest power plant, marking the institution's first investment in the country.
TotalEnergies Women's Afcon 2026 - Burkina Faso Target Historic Knockout Stage Berth
- [CAF] Burkina Faso return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations determined to make history after missing the 2024 edition. Encouraged by an impressive qualifying campaign, the Stallions Ladies head to Morocco aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time.
All of Africa Today - July 7, 2026
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Burkina Faso Puts Study Abroad Under Junta Control
- [HRW] New Authorization Requirement Hinders Rights to Movement, Education
All of Africa Today - July 3, 2026
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Begin Formal Withdrawal From ICC
- [Shabelle] Ouagadougou -- Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after submitting official notifications to leave the Rome Statute, according to a statement from the Assembly of States Parties to the court.
Withdrawal From The Rome Statute Consecrates Impunity And Threatens To Deny Victims Of War Crimes Justice And Reparations
- [AI London] Reacting to the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to deposit formal notifications of withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Marceau Sivieude, Amnesty International's Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said:
World Bank Group Appoints Nicola Pontara As Division Director for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger
- [World Bank] Bamako -- The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Nicola Pontara as Division Director for the Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad.
All of Africa Today - June 29, 2026
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Burkina Faso Junta Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Former Colonial Ruler France
- [RFI] Burkina Faso's ruling junta, lead by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, announced late Friday it has cut diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its interests. France called the decision "hostile and baseless".
Resignation and Appointment of the Bishop of Kpalimé
- [Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Kpalimé presented by His Excellency Mgr. Benoît Comlan Messan Alowonou.
Ghana, Burkina Faso Hold Talks On Cross-Border Cooperation
- [Ghanaian Times] Regional administrative and traditional authorities from Ghana and Burkina Faso have held a consultative meeting in Po, Burkina Faso, to review and validate a convention aimed at establishing a framework for consultation among cross-border regions.
Prominent Journalist Forcibly Disappeared 2 Years On
- [HRW] Nairobi -- Authorities Need to Immediately Release Atiana Serge Oulon
Ghana, Burkina Faso Begin Boundary Reaffirmation Talks
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Burkina Faso have reportedly commenced a week-long series of bilateral engagements aimed at advancing the reaffirmation and joint management of their common land boundary.
Lrrrc Assessment Estimates 140,500 Burkinabes in Liberia
- [New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Executive Director of the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), Cllr. Jero Cole Bargalu has revealed that approximately 140,500 migrants, predominantly Burkinabe nationals, are currently residing in southeastern Liberia.
