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May 26, 2026, 12:22 am
All of Africa Today - May 25, 2026
- [allAfrica]
Burkina Faso's Junta Escalates Attack On Information
- [HRW] Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media
Somali Security Minister Visits Burkina Faso to Boost Security Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Ouagadougou -- Somalia's security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), has arrived in Burkina Faso for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral security cooperation, officials said.
BOA Burkina Faso Revenue Falls As Country Risk Weighs On Lending
- [Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Burkina Faso, the Ouagadougou-based lender and BMCE Group subsidiary, opened 2026 with net profit of 4.52 billion FCFA ($8.1 million) in the first quarter, down 13% from 5.2 billion FCFA ($9.3 million) a year earlier, as net banking income contracted and the operating environment remained under strain.
Coris Bank Profit Up 22 Percent in Standout First-Quarter Results
- [Daba Finance] Coris Bank International, the Ouagadougou-based lender listed on the BRVM, delivered a first-quarter result that stands out across the regional banking sector, with net profit rising 22% to 21.5 billion FCFA ($38.4 million) and deposits growing nearly 38% -- a combination that points to a bank taking market share even in a difficult operating environment.
All of Africa Today - April 29, 2026
- [allAfrica]
Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan
- [HRW] Rapid Mobilization Risks Fueling Abuses, Weakening Protections
