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June 3, 2026, 8:12 pm
Burkina Faso's Largest Student Union Suspended for Criticizing Junta
- [HRW] Prosecutor Investigates Authors of Statement as Crackdown on Dissent Deepens
No Evidence Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré Accused Kenyan and French Presidents of Plotting to Assassinate Him
- [Africa Check] No evidence Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré accused Kenyan and French presidents of plotting to assassinate him
All of Africa Today - May 25, 2026
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Burkina Faso's Junta Escalates Attack On Information
- [HRW] Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media
Somali Security Minister Visits Burkina Faso to Boost Security Cooperation
- [Shabelle] Ouagadougou -- Somalia's security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), has arrived in Burkina Faso for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral security cooperation, officials said.
BOA Burkina Faso Revenue Falls As Country Risk Weighs On Lending
- [Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Burkina Faso, the Ouagadougou-based lender and BMCE Group subsidiary, opened 2026 with net profit of 4.52 billion FCFA ($8.1 million) in the first quarter, down 13% from 5.2 billion FCFA ($9.3 million) a year earlier, as net banking income contracted and the operating environment remained under strain.
Coris Bank Profit Up 22 Percent in Standout First-Quarter Results
- [Daba Finance] Coris Bank International, the Ouagadougou-based lender listed on the BRVM, delivered a first-quarter result that stands out across the regional banking sector, with net profit rising 22% to 21.5 billion FCFA ($38.4 million) and deposits growing nearly 38% -- a combination that points to a bank taking market share even in a difficult operating environment.
Former NORCAP Expert New Head of Burkina Faso National Met Agency
- [Norwegian Refugee Council] The Burkina Faso National Meteorological Agency (ANAM) has appointed former NORCAP expert Dr. Mariam Tidiga as its first female General Director, marking a significant step towards gender inclusivity in climate leadership.
