Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator persona non grata

Burkina Faso has expelled United Nations regional coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak after a U.N. report alleged violations against children in the country, a government spokesperson said on Monday.

Kazakhstan expanding Africa ties as Burkina Faso forges new partnership in landmark visit

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Central Asia

Kazakhstan expanding Africa ties as Burkina Faso forges new partnership in landmark visit

The foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Burkina Faso met in Astana, marking the first such visit in history and setting the stage for deepened cooperation across various sectors, as Kazakhstan actively expands its engagement with the African continent.

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assault on presidency

Burkina Faso confirms attempted assault on presidency

Burkina Faso’s Security Minister Mahamadou Sana confirmed late Monday that an attempted assault on the presidency had been uncovered by the country’s intelligence services.

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