Browsing: Burkina Faso

More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style “patriotism” training course imposed by the authoritarian…

Breaking the Chains of the Colonial Mind

By Pan African News Blog Burkina Faso has introduced a striking new ceremonial military uniform, marking another significant step in…

PAN AFRICAN NEWS BLOG Fresh allegations circulating on social media have drawn renewed attention to the financing of armed extremist…

Burkina Faso is taking a bold step toward transforming healthcare by integrating traditional medicine into its modern medical system. Through a government-backed initiative, more than 1,000 herbalists will work alongside researchers to document indigenous knowledge, validate medicinal plants through scientific research, and develop safe, standardized treatments. The initiative aims to preserve Africa’s rich medical heritage while advancing innovation, positioning Burkina Faso as a potential leader in combining ancestral wisdom with modern healthcare.

Accra, Ghana – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has temporarily closed the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet located on…

WAX Pt. 1, hosted by legendary music executive Lyor Cohen, offers an inside look at the evolving music industry through candid conversations on creativity, business, and culture. Discover why the series is essential viewing for Africa’s next generation of artists and music entrepreneurs.

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s armed forces have announced what they describe as one of their most significant counterterrorism…

Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw, with Hossam Abdelmaguid scoring the winning spot-kick to spark…

A Buried Chapter of Colonial History