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Burkina Faso Is A Place Of Dignity, Not Expulsion
Above photo: Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traore. MFA Russia. In response to Burkina Faso’s rejection of a deportation deal, the US Embassy has “temporarily paused all routine visa services”, which the foreign minister terms...

Burkina Faso Mandates U.S. Citizens to Secure Visas Online, via Embassy Before Entry
Burkina Faso has tightened its entry requirements for American citizens, requiring them to apply for visas either online through the country's e-Visa portal or in person at the Burkina Faso Embassy in Washington, D.C., prior to travel. The policy...

IOM Facilitates Voluntary Return of 165 Migrants from Libya to Burkina Faso
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Libya has organized a voluntary humanitarian return flight, transporting 165 migrants from the city of Sabha to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The operation, supported by the European Union,...

Putin-Trump summit: Can the Russian leader travel to Hungary despite an ICC warrant?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly preparing to travel to Hungary to meet US President Donald Trump for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. But this is no ordinary trip — Putin is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC)....

Libya’s descents into a global crime hub as Sahel’s chaos became a worldwide threat
Libya’s descents into a global crime hub as Sahel’s chaos became a worldwide threat Once viewed as a troubled post-revolutionary state on the Mediterranean’s edge, Libya has now evolved into something far more dangerous: a global hub for organized...

Burkina Faso : refus d’accueillir des expulsés américains, Washington suspend les visas
CamerounOnline.ORG | Le Burkina Faso a refusé d’accueillir sur son territoire des migrants expulsés des États-Unis, entraînant en représailles la suspension temporaire de la délivrance de visas américains dans le pays. Ce nouvel épisode illustre...

Burkina Faso Refuses to Accept U.S. Deportees as Washington Suspends Visas
CameroonOnline.ORG | Burkina Faso has refused to accept migrants deported from the United States, prompting Washington to temporarily suspend visa issuance in the West African nation. The move marks another episode in the deteriorating relations...

Burkina Faso Rejects US Deportee Deal as Washington Suspends Visa Services Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
Burkina Faso’s military government has rejected a request from the United States to accept deported migrants and accused Washington of using “blackmail”, after the Trump administration responded by suspending visa services in the West African...

Burkina Faso Loses U.S. Visa Access After Refusing Deportee Deal
The government of Burkina Faso has rejected a proposal from the United States to receive deportees, including non-citizens expelled from American territory. The decision was confirmed by Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, who described...

Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas
Burkina Faso's military government has refused to take in deportees from the US as Washington suspended issuing visas in the West African nation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré questioned if the embassy's decision was...

Burkina Faso military govment arrest NGO workers for accuse of ‘spying’
Burkina Faso military govment tok say dem don arrest eight members of one Dutch-based humanitarian organisation, wey dem accuse of “spying and treason”. Those wey dem arrest include Frenchman, French-Senegalese woman, Czech man, Malian and four...

Top 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in October 2025, priced in US dollars
Long queues at gas stations, higher transportation charges, and rising food prices have become everyday reminders that when oil prices rise, every sector suffers. One example of rising energy costs in recent weeks lies in Egypt. The North African...
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Preview: Burkina Faso vs. Ethiopia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Burkina Faso and Ethiopia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Burkina Faso face a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying match against eliminated Ethiopia on...

Burkina Faso detains Dutch NGO workers on espionage charges
October 8, 2025 The military junta in Burkina Faso has arrested eight staff members of the Hague-based aid organisation INSO on suspicion of espionage and treason. The group includes two French nationals, a Czech, a Malian and four Burkinabè...

Burkina Faso arrests humanitarian workers of a Netherlands-based NGO
Burkina Faso’s junta has announced the arrest of eight humanitarian workers from the Netherlands-based International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO), an organisation focused on ensuring safety in humanitarian operations. The arrested individuals...
DR. M’MEMBE HEADS TO BURKINA FASO FOR THOMAS SANKARA MEMORIAL EVENT
I am en route to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, at the special invitation of the country’s Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, in collaboration with the International Thomas Sankara Memorial Committee. I will be attending the...

EasyJet shares new entry requirements for popular UK tourist destination
EasyJet has shared travel advice for anyone heading to the holiday hotspot of Morocco(Image: Julian Hamilton/Sunday Mirror) EasyJet has shared travel advice for anyone heading to the holiday hotspot of Morocco in December 2025 and January 2026....
Ghana Delegation Heads to Burkina Faso Investment Forum
Ghana will participate in the inaugural International Investment Forum in Burkina Faso (FIIBF) this week, with a high-level delegation traveling to Ouagadougou to explore trade partnerships and investment opportunities across West Africa. The...
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Preview: Sierra Leone vs. Burkina Faso - prediction, team news, lineups
© BackpagePix / Iconsport Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. In what is essentially a contest for second place in Group...

Mali slaps visa bond on US travelers in retaliation
Mali has introduced visa bond requirements for United States citizens, mirroring measures recently imposed by Washington on Malian travellers. The Foreign Ministry in Bamako announced the decision on Sunday, calling it a reciprocal response to US...