Burkina Faso, a nation embroiled in deadly conflict and political upheaval, is seeking solace in an old Cold War ally—Russia. […]
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Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America for two weeks following their coverage of a report by
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In October 1987, Thomas Sankara, the visionary leader of Burkina Faso, was tragically assassinated in a coup d’état. Just months
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Ibrahim Traoré’s bold actions resonate with the spirit of revolution in Africa. Burkina Faso recently severed ties with its colonial
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