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Eid al-Adha in Burkina Faso: Imam Abdoulaye Ouédraogo calls for unity and solidarity

Written by: Mohamed Ragab. Muslims in Burkina Faso celebrated Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, amidst a uniquely spiritual atmosphere…

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Burkina Faso halts livestock exports: Public relief, but heavy losses for traders

Written by: Mohamed Ragab. The Burkina Faso government's decision to temporarily halt livestock exports has sparked controversy within economic and business circles, after…

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A breakthrough is expected in relations between Benin and Niger with Wadani taking office.

Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah: Benin's new president, Romuald Wadani, officially took office on Sunday, promising stability, security, and regional cooperation – but…

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Africa News

Emergency tents and schools: Burkina Faso allocates 2.5 billion francs to ensure the continuation of education.

Written by: Mohamed Omran. The Burkina Faso Council of Ministers announced measures to improve access to education across the country. Burkina Faso…

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A step towards modernization: Burkina Faso launches a strategic transport line between Sindou and Banfora

Written by: Mohamed Omran. The public transport company SOTRACO in Burkina Faso officially launched the Sindou-Banfora bus route between the two cities on Thursday, the 21st…

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Egypt

Burkina Faso's ambassador to Egypt tells Zoom Africa News: Our relationship with Cairo is witnessing remarkable institutional progress.

Exclusive – Zoom Africa News: Adissa Guessou, Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Cairo, affirmed that the celebration of “Africa Day” represents…

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Economic analyses

Under control... How is Burkina Faso redrawing the map of mineral wealth away from foreign companies?

Amina Hassan writes: Burkina Faso is rapidly moving towards exerting greater control over the gold sector, one of the most important economic sectors in…

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Burkina Faso lifts suspension on shea nut exports and imposes new fees on exporters

Written by: Mohamed Omran. The government of Burkina Faso announced the lifting of the suspension on shea nut exports effective May 22, 2026, according to a statement…

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Africa News

An initiative in the Sahel region of Africa to liberate its films from the effects of colonialism

Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah: Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, along with Deputy Minister Bibegnasgnan Stella Eldine, received a select group of…

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Burkina Faso is drawing on the expertise of its former ambassadors to reshape its diplomacy.

Written by: Badr Ahmed. In a move reflecting Burkina Faso's inclination to reformulate its foreign policy on foundations related to national sovereignty and alliances…

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