Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in ...

The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...

More than half say their government is doing a poor job of protecting and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children. Key findings An overwhelming majority (86%) of Burkinabè say parents are ...

Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands.

Utah State University’s Merrill-Cazier Library opened a “Playing Religion” exhibit, Tuesday, that examines board games and card games centered around the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of ...

Experts dubbed those countries a “coup belt.” Among others, that belt includes Burkina Faso. Russia and the juntas frame the anti-West glissade as a start of decolonization processes leading ...

Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali will create a "unified force" within weeks, Niger's defense minister said. The three nations are former French colonies where the military deposed civilian administrations ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A mural reading " remain vigilant and mobilised” is seen in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Wednesday March 1 ...

All people have a right to freely practice their religion and express their political views without fear of violence, racial discrimination, hatred and vilification. Acts of Islamophobia ...

The Moroccan Embassy in Burkina Faso informed the union late Monday that the four drivers had been freed and were safe in Niamey. “They will be brought back soon,” said Echarki El Hachmi, the union’s ...