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15 Burkina Troops Jailed Over Arms Depot Raid

A military tribunal on Thursday jailed 15 Burkinabe soldiers for up to 17 years each over a failed raid on an arms...

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Foot Soldiers Must Be Patient With Their Governments – Asiedu Nketia

The General Secretary of opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia has admonished foot...

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Ghana Decides Today

By Akwasi Brobbey The political process does not end on election day. Young people need to stay involved in the process...

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Burkina Faso ‘foils Coup Plot’

Burkina Faso has foiled a coup plot by forces loyal to ousted President Blaise Compaore, the interior minster says. At...

International

Burkina Faso ‘wants France To Release Sankara Archives’

Burkina Faso has asked France to declassify military documents about the killing of ex-President Thomas Sankara, a...

International

France Urged To Release Sankara Archives

Burkina Faso has asked France to declassify military documents about the killing of ex-president Thomas Sankara, a...

Africa & World

President and Prime Minister of Burkina Faso Taken Hostage By Presidential Guard

Soldiers fired warning shots to disperse hundreds of protesters outside Burkina Faso's presidential palace on Wednesday...

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Ghanaians in Burkina Faso Are Safe – Ghana’s Foreign Minister Hannah Tetteh

Ghana’s Foreign Minister Hannah Tetteh has assured that Ghanaians in Burkina Faso are safe. There is increasing...

Africa & World

Lt. Colonel Isaac Yacouba Zida Declares Himself As New Leader of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's military colonel Lt. Colonel Isaac Yacouba Zida has declared himself as the country's transitional...

Africa & World

Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore Resigns, Power Struggle in ensues Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore has announced his resignation following violent protests over his attempt to...