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August 3, 2026, 8:07 pm
All of Africa Today - August 3, 2026
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Burkina Faso Added to Human Rights Watchlist Over Crackdown On Civil Society
- [RFI] Burkina Faso has been added to the watchlist of human rights monitoring NGO Civicus, with the country's military authorities drastically escalating restrictions on civil society and intensifying reprisals against its critics in recent months.
Sahel Security Crisis Demands Action Beyond Assurances of Solidarity
- [ISS] Armed groups' evolving tactics and alliances will test the resolve of West African countries to cooperate with AES states.
Nigeria Police Recover Stolen Vehicles Trafficked to Burkina Faso
- [Premium Times] The vehicles were seized at separate gunpoints in Abuja.
Côte d'Ivoire Mark Wafcon Return With Emphatic Burkina Faso Victory
- [CAF] Côte d'Ivoire made a powerful return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group B opener at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Monday night.
'I'll Take You Down Without a Second Thought' - Burkina Faso's Traore Warns Challengers
- [Vanguard] Ibrahim Traore, the head of Burkina Faso's military junta, sought last week to stamp out speculation of a power struggle at the highest levels of government, warning he intended to remain the west African country's only leader.
Burkina Faso Records Dramatic Drop in Malaria Burden
- [Malaria Consortium] The country's malaria cases fell by 32 percent and deaths dropped by 44 percent between 2024 and 2025, with deaths among children under five down almost 60 percent.
As Security Deteriorates, Sahelian Juntas Further Stifle Civilians
- [ACSS] As militant Islamist insurgencies make unprecedented gains across the Sahel, military junta leaders have focused on restricting independent voices instead of adapting security strategies.
AFC Commits $300m to Burkina Faso's Largest Power Plant
- [Daba Finance] Africa Finance Corporation has released the first $60 million from a $300 million financing package to support construction of Burkina Faso's largest power plant, marking the institution's first investment in the country.
TotalEnergies Women's Afcon 2026 - Burkina Faso Target Historic Knockout Stage Berth
- [CAF] Burkina Faso return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations determined to make history after missing the 2024 edition. Encouraged by an impressive qualifying campaign, the Stallions Ladies head to Morocco aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time.
All of Africa Today - July 7, 2026
- [allAfrica]
Burkina Faso Puts Study Abroad Under Junta Control
- [HRW] New Authorization Requirement Hinders Rights to Movement, Education
All of Africa Today - July 3, 2026
- [allAfrica]
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Begin Formal Withdrawal From ICC
- [Shabelle] Ouagadougou -- Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after submitting official notifications to leave the Rome Statute, according to a statement from the Assembly of States Parties to the court.
Withdrawal From The Rome Statute Consecrates Impunity And Threatens To Deny Victims Of War Crimes Justice And Reparations
- [AI London] Reacting to the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to deposit formal notifications of withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Marceau Sivieude, Amnesty International's Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said:
World Bank Group Appoints Nicola Pontara As Division Director for Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger
- [World Bank] Bamako -- The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Nicola Pontara as Division Director for the Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad.
