Strengthening Climate Governance in West Africa: Inclusive Solutions from Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal

As the effects of climate change intensify across the African continent, West Africa stands at the forefront of this crisis. The region is increasingly grappling with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and worsening food insecurity. According to the …

Burkina Faso ruling junta dissolves independent electoral commission

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso’s military rulers have dissolved the country’s independent electoral commission, authorities said. Since taking power in a 2022 coup, the West African country’s military leaders have launched sweeping reforms, including …

World News | Burkina Faso Ruling Junta Dissolves Independent Electoral Commission

Dakar, Jul 18 (AP) Burkina Faso's military rulers have dissolved the country's independent electoral commission, authorities said. Since taking power in a 2022 coup, the West African country's military leaders have launched sweeping reforms, …

Burkina Faso junta tightens grip on sovereignty as it dissolves electoral body

The move is part of a broader series of cost-cutting reforms introduced by the transitional government, which came to power following a 2022 coup and has since vowed to restructure key national institutions. Under the new arrangement, formerly independent …

Burkina Faso to Scrap Election Commission

Burkina Faso’s military-led government has announced the dissolution of its Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), citing concerns over cost and “foreign influences.” The now-scrapped body was composed of 15 commissioners representing political …

Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls

ShareSave Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power three years ago amid concerns about the failure to quell jihadist violence Burkina Faso's military rulers have disbanded the country's electoral commission calling it a waste of money. The interior …

Burkina Faso to dissolve its electoral commission

The Burkinabe government adopted a bill on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers to dissolve the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). According to Minister of State Emile Zerbo, this decision is part of the government's overhaul and …

Burkina Faso, South Africa Win First Gold Medals At CAA U18/U20 Athletics Championships

Burkina Faso made an impressive start by clinching the first gold medal in the U-18 women’s triple jump at the ongoing 3rd combined CAA African U18/U20 Championships taking place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Burkinabe athlete, Zango Salisa, achieved a …

Burkina Faso Cashew Initiative Creates 9,500+ Green Jobs, Empowers Women

A $8.82 million agroforestry project has transformed Burkina Faso’s Comoé Basin, creating 9,580 green jobs and revitalizing the nation’s cashew sector. The Cashew Development Support Project (PADA/REDD+), funded by the African Development Bank ($5.39 …

Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré inspired my 2025 TGMA outfit – Okyeame Kwame