Tag: Burkina Faso
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Burkinabe Authorities Seize $2.28 Million Worth of Smuggled Gold Near Togo Border
Burkinabe customs and national police made a significant breakthrough in the fight against gold smuggling on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, by intercepting 28.6 kilograms of gold worth $2.28 million. The operation took place in Bittou, a city near the border of Togo, following an anonymous tip that exposed suspicious activities involving three individuals. The suspects…
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The secrets behind the Abidjan-Ouagadougou prisoner exchange
The recent Abidjan-Ouagadougou prisoner exchange involved intricate diplomatic and political negotiations reflecting both regional cooperation and underlying tensions between Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. Key Details of the Exchange: This prisoner exchange underscores the complexities of West African regional diplomacy, particularly in balancing internal politics with international relations.
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🇳🇪🌍 Niger welcomes Burkina Faso, Mali and Togo for the first time to its International Women’s Crafts Fair (SAFEM)
With the participation of these three countries, this year’s SAFEM demonstrates the event’s growing regional importance, Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine said at the opening of the fair. 🗣 “This is a great opportunity for SAFEM to learn from the experience of other countries, to improve its offering and to be even more…
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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso: Formation of a new government
Burkina Faso’s new Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, appointed on Saturday, unveiled his 24-member government on Sunday. Key appointments include: Minister of National Defense and Veterans: Brigadier General Célestin Simporé Minister of Civil Service, Labor, and Social Protection: Mathias Traoré (former Secretary General of the Government) Minister of Humanitarian Action: Commander Pélagie Kaboré Minister…
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🇧🇫Burkina Faso: international network selling abortion drugs dismantled
The authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the dismantling of an international network for the illegal sale of abortion drugs operating from the capital, Ouagadougou. The network was using social networks and delivery services to distribute banned pharmaceutical products, thereby endangering public health. According to the national police, the operation led to the arrest of…
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🇳🇪🇫🇷 Niger authorities announce arrest of suspect reportedly spying for France
According to the Nigerien state television, the country’s special services had detained a man suspected of working for the Directorate-General for External Security, the French foreign intelligence service. The detainee reportedly presented an identity card in the name of Marius Barcea, but according to the report, this document is fake. The man was found to…
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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso President Dismisses 15 Officers from the Country’s Armed Forces
Former President of the transitional government of Burkina Faso, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, and 14 other officers have been expelled from the armed forces of Burkina Faso, according to a decree signed by the head of state, Ibrahim Traore. “[Damiba] was expelled from the national armed forces for an offence considered particularly grave, including…
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Niger renames its historic places to sever ties with French colonial past
Since it took control over the country in a July 2023 coup, Niger’s military junta has been cutting ties with France and forging stronger ones with fellow juntas in Burkina Faso and Mali. One example of this shift is Tuesday’s rebranding of a major avenue in Niamey after Djibo Bakary – a key figure in…
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Burkina Faso’s nuclear partners also propose a renewable energy deal
In March Burkina Faso and Russia, through its state-owned energy company, Rosatom, spoke about establishing a nuclear project in the West African country. Very recently, both parties opened dialogue on the prospect of a renewable energy deal. This new proposal came on the heels of the 3 day forum concerning Russia’s partnership with Burkina Faso.…
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Burkina Faso plans to withdraw some mining permits
Burkina Faso has recently announced a strategic decision that could have significant implications for the nation’s economy and its position in the global mining industry. The country’s leadership, under junta leader Ibrahim Traore, is planning to withdraw mining permits from certain foreign companies. This move is part of a broader initiative aimed at boosting the…
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