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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdraw from ICC

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing the tribunal as a tool of “neocolonial repression” that serves imperialist interests. The three West African nations announced...

ECOWAS Chairman Julius Maada Bio Meets Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Commits to Peace

President Bio and Captain Traoré pledge cooperation for peace, unity, and stability across West Africa. OUAGADOUGOU, KADIOGO, BURKINA FASO, September 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of...

Burkina Faso stops malaria research initiative backed by Bill Gates

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso has put a hold on a malaria research initiative backed by the Gates Foundation amid concerns that the program could be exploited for population control purposes in Africa. The project, run by the Target Malaria team at the...

Burkina Faso announces UN coordinator ‘persona non grata’

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso has declared United Nations resident coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak “persona non grata” following a UN report accusing jihadist groups and national forces of abusing children. The April report documented 2,483 “grave...

Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia military bands perform at Moscow festival

(MENAFN) Army bands from Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia performed for the first time at Russia’s ongoing Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival. Now in its 17th edition, the festival runs from August 22 to 31 on Moscow’s Red...

Renowned Fistula Surgeon from Burkina Faso to Visit U.S. in September for Awareness and Advocacy Tour

The Worldwide Fistula Fund will host Dr. Ouedraogo will visit the U.S. from Sept. 9–13 to raise awareness & support for maternal health initiatives. SCHAUMBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Worldwide Fistula Fund...

ACEP-BURKINA SA Wins Dual Honors for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion at GBF Awards 2025

ACEP-BURKINA SA wins dual honors at Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark recognition...

Moscow vows to help Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in fighting terrorism

(MENAFN) Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in tackling terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The commitment was made during the first defense consultations between...

Orezone Gold Provides Market Update Following Government Meeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE | ASX: ORE | OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone” or “Company”) announces that the Company has met in person with the Government of Burkina Faso, where it was...

Russia Unveils Providing Mobile Disease Lab to Burkina Faso

(MENAFN) Russia has announced that it will provide Burkina Faso with a mobile laboratory designed to diagnose over 20 contagious illnesses, including those involving highly hazardous pathogens, according to the press department of the Russian...

Orezone Gold Reports Trade Halt

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE | ASX: ORE | OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone” or “Company”) provides clarification on its recent trading halt. The trading halt was requested pending the...

The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize awards 3 African researchers in the field of health the 2024 prize.

The Prize was shared equally among the 3 African scientists for their pioneering contributions to the fight against malaria in Africa. KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT, September 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize for...

Russia ink nuclear energy agreement with Burkina Faso

(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have signed a new agreement to boost cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, focusing on joint initiatives involving radiation technologies and training specialists from the West African nation. The deal...

Friends of President Traoré in West Delegation to Host News Conference in Burkina Faso on June 25th

An extraordinary leadership delegation representing Afrodescendants (Descendants of enslaved Africans in the Diaspora) arrives in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Organizing as FRIENDS OF...

Russia inks nuclear energy agreement with Burkina Faso

(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have officially signed a cooperation agreement to advance the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including joint projects in radiation technologies and specialist training. The deal was formalized on Thursday at the...

Russia, Burkina Faso Sign Nuclear Deal

(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have officially sealed a pact to broaden their cooperation in the field of civilian nuclear energy. The deal encompasses collaborative efforts in areas such as radiation technology applications and the education...

Russia, Sahel States Deepen Ties

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conducted discussions with his counterparts from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, concentrating on enhancing collaboration and laying the groundwork for the third Russia-Africa Summit, according to...

West African Nations Exit ICC

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have declared their departure from the International Criminal Court (ICC), criticizing the The Hague-based tribunal as a mechanism of imperialist “neocolonial repression.” The three West African nations...

African state’s president declares Burkina Faso, Russia entering fresh stage of collaboration

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso and Russia have entered a new and strengthened phase of strategic cooperation, with a focus on defense, education, and economic development, according to the West African nation’s interim president, Ibrahim Traoré. In an...

Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market

(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population...