The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their intention to leave one ...

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

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.

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

THE renewed attacks by armed bandit groups and the intensified violence by Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa leave civilians in North-East ...

The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday announced the formal exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso ...

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso – who have formed their own Alliance of Sahel States – from West African bloc Ecowas is set to take effect on 29 January, with security experts ...

"Persecution is rising in countries such as Burkina Faso (20), Mali (14) and Chad (49), which enters ... Christians in northern Nigeria are targeted by Fulani militants, Boko Haram and other extremist ...

French President Emmanuel Macron is “insulting all Africans," Burkina Faso President Capt. Ibrahim Traore has said, urging African nations to end military pacts with Paris. "(Macron) has ...

According to the African Voices Traoré has embarked on a transformative journey in Burkina Faso, prioritising radical changes for his country and his people. His anti-corruption efforts have led ...

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Their loved ones were slaughtered ... Three are with the Fulani ethnic group, which authorities accuse of being affiliated with Islamic insurgents.

Some youths in the Badagry area of Lagos State have warned that installing a Seriki Fulani in the community could lead to a crisis. This followed the report that the Aholu of Kweme Kingdom ...