Supporters Rally in Burkina Faso Amid Alleged Coup Plot

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Thousands of supporters of Burkina Faso’s ruling junta gathered in the capital on Wednesday, demonstrating their backing just days after the government announced it had thwarted a plot to overthrow the military leadership. The …

Disinformation fuels support for Burkina junta leader in Nigeria

Kehinde Sanni spends his days smoothing out dents and repainting scratched bumpers in a modest autobody shop in Lagos. He has never left Nigeria, yet he speaks glowingly of Ibrahim Traore, the military leader of Burkina Faso. “Nigeria needs someone like …

Burkina Faso and Mali’s fabulous flora: new plant life record released

The Illustrated Flora of Burkina Faso and Mali is the first comprehensive documentation of the remarkable plant diversity in these two west African countries. The new illustrated guide. Written in French, the book is the outcome of decades of botanical …

Quick takes: Feds probe Listeria outbreak, Burkina Faso reports first Zika case, more H5N1 in US poultry

GODS_AND_KINGS / iStock Children younger than 5 years exposed to maternal syphilis in utero, including those with congenital syphilis detected at birth, were at higher risk for all-cause hospitalization and had longer hospital stays, according to a  …

Burkina Faso and Mali’s fabulous flora: new plant life recor...

The Illustrated Flora of Burkina Faso and Mali is the first comprehensive documentation of the remarkable plant diversity in these two west African countries. Written in French, the book is the outcome of decades of botanical research and scientific …

After changing his date of birth, this Cardinal from Burkina Faso can now vote in the conclave

WE CAN ALL be guilty of leaving things to the last minute, but leaving something until the eve of your 80th birthday can look a little suspect. The conclave to appoint the next pope will begin on 7 May and one Cardinal will be allowed a vote after he …

Burkina Faso Expands State Control Over Mines Amid Economic Reforms

Burkina Faso diaspora in Ghana rallies behind President Traoré, calls for African unity against Western influence

By Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The Burkina Faso community in Ghana has thrown its weight behind President Ibrahim Traoré, expressing unwavering support for his leadership and his efforts to assert Burkina Faso’s sovereignty. The declaration was made during a …

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré thanks global supporters in fight against imperialism

By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has extended heartfelt appreciation to peace-loving citizens and pan-African supporters around the globe for their solidarity in backing his country’s vision for liberation …

Supporters Rally for Burkina Faso Junta After Alleged Coup Attempt

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Thousands of people gathered in the capital on Wednesday to support the military junta after it announced an alleged coup attempt. The rally follows comments by a U.S. official that criticized the junta’s leader, Capt. Ibrahim …