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Russia's top diplomat promises more military support for Burkina Faso as he tours West Africa
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 month agoRussia's foreign minister on Wednesday pledged more support to Burkina Faso in fighting militant...
Russia will increase the number of military instructors in Burkina Faso, foreign minister says
CNN via Yahoo News· 1 month agoRussia will increase the number of military instructors in Burkina Faso, Russian Foreign Minister...
Burkina Faso says leader discussed possible military cooperation with Russian delegation
Reuters via Yahoo News· 10 months agoA Russian delegation held talks with Burkina Faso's interim president Ibrahim Traore on Thursday at...
Burkina Faso junta extends its transition term by 5 years
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThe military leader of Burkina Faso will remain in office for another five years following the...
Burkina Faso names coup leader Traore as transitional president
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) -Burkina Faso's military officials, political parties and civil society...
Burkina Faso military leader takes over defence portfolio in cabinet reshuffle
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBurkina Faso's military leader Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba has taken over the defence portfolio in the...
Burkina Faso's state media says hundreds of rebels have been killed trying to seize vulnerable town
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 7 months agoHundreds of rebels were killed as they tried to seize a town in northern Burkina Faso on Sunday, the...
Ousted Burkina Faso leader leaves country for Togo
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBurkina Faso's ousted coup leader Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba left the country for Togo Sunday two days after he himself was overthrown in a...
Burkina Faso president resigns on condition coup leader guarantees his safety
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) -Burkina Faso's self-declared military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has...
Burkina Faso rights defender abducted as concerns grow over alleged clampdown on dissent
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 7 months agoA prominent human rights defender in Burkina Faso has been abducted by unknown individuals, rights...