Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger join together to form a confederation

The leaders of the three countries ratified their alliance at their first summit, held on July 6 in Niamey, capital of Niger.

Burkina Faso Expels Three French Diplomats For subversive Activities

Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday.

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger announce creation of joint force to fight terrorism

The authorities of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced on March 6 the creation of a joint force to combat terrorist groups operating in the African Sahel region, the RFI radio station reported.

Burkina Faso says 170 dead in village 'executions'

Some 170 people including women and children have been "executed" in attacks on three villages in Burkina Faso, a public prosecutor has said.

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Send Formal Withdrawal Notifications to ECOWAS

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger sent official notices to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of their intention to leave the bloc, the media reported on Monday.

Niger’s rebels leader allows Mali, Burkina Faso armies to enter in case of attack

General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the head of the Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, signed an order authorizing defense and security forces of Burkina Faso and Mali to enter the territory of Niger in case of an attack against it, the Agence Nigerienne de Presse (ANP) reported.

Niger says 17 of its soldiers killed in ambush

Niger's junta said 17 of its soldiers were killed in an ambush by insurgents, the deadliest attack since a 26 July coup - whose leaders have cited persistent insecurity as a justification for deposing the civilian government.

Burkina Faso says 28 soldiers, civilians killed in rebel attacks

At least 28 people, including soldiers and civilians, have been killed in two attacks by armed assailants in Burkina Faso, a regional governor and the army said in separate statements.

Macrons Reaction To Burkina Faso Pullout Proves France Still Meddling In Africa - Lavrov

French President Emmanuel Macron's claim that Russia convinced Burkina Faso to end a military pact with its former colonial ruler proves that France does not shy away from meddling in home affairs of African countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Tuesday.

Burkina Faso government demands pullout of France’s military

The Government of Burkina Faso requested France to pull out its military from the territory of the country within one month, the Agence d’Information du Burkina (AIB) news agency said.

At least 50 women abducted in Burkina Faso are found: Media

About 50 women recently abducted in northern Burkina Faso by suspected terrorists have been found, local sources reported Friday.

Burkina Faso’s transition leader confirms coup attempt: Media

Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore spoke out Thursday on a recent attempted coup against his government, confirming that some elements of the army wanted to seize power, according to local media reports.

Burkina Faso’s coup leader appointed transitional president

A national meeting Friday in Burkina Faso endorsed coup leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traore, as the transitional president, two weeks after he led a second coup in eight months in the West African country.

Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government

 A Burkina Faso army captain on Friday announced the ouster of military leader Paul-Henri Damiba and the suspension of the country's constitution and transitional charter in a statement read on national television.  

Several soldiers dead, civilians missing after Burkina Faso convoy attack

 Eleven soldiers have been found dead and about 50 civilians are missing after an attack by Islamist militants on a 150-vehicle convoy taking supplies to a town in northern Burkina Faso on Monday, the government said on Tuesday.

14 killed by armed insurgents in Burkina Faso: Report

At least 14 people, including nine from the same family, were killed by armed insurgents in Burkina Faso’s Bam province, media reports said Saturday.

ECOWAS Criticizes Burkina Faso Military Over Coup, Plans Emergency Summit - UrduPoint

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Tuesday it would hold an emergency summit after labeling Burkina Faso's takeover by the military a "coup," saying the president resigned under duress.

Burkina Faso military says it has seized power - BBC News

The military in Burkina Faso says it has seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré.

Burkina Faso President Kabore Detained at Military Camp, Sources Say - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers, two security sources and a West African diplomat said on Monday, following heavy gunfire around his residence on Sunday night in the capital Ouagadougou.

EU ready to support Burkina Faso on 'path to stability' - AA

The European Union is ready to support Burkina Faso on its 'path to stability,' an official said Friday at the opening of the 14th session of political dialogue in the capital, Ouagadougou.