Burkina Faso Head of State Captain Ibrahim Traoré welcomes President Bio on a One-Day Working Visit

His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, was warmly received at the Ouagadougou International Airport by the Burkinabé Head of State, Captain...

Burkina Faso Criminalizes Homosexuality

While in the United States, some persist in wanting to "Build Bridges"—to borrow the title of a controversial book published a few years ago by the controversial Jesuit James Martin—between the Church and the LGBT community, on the African...

Minister Launches Cross-Border Mission as 232 Trucks Face Second Week Stranded

Upper East Regional Minister Donatus Akamugri Atanga has initiated high-level diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso officials as a weeklong border crisis threatens to escalate into a regional trade emergency, with 232 Ghanaian commercial vehicles...

Islamist armed groups massacre civilians in Burkina Faso

16 september 2025 - 06:37:03 MA 174 Views Panafrican News Agency Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May 2025, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said...

Over 8,000 refugees affected by Gbinyiri crisis return home from Ivory Coast – Minister

Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa About 8,000 Ghanaian refugees have safely returned home from the Ivory Coast, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, has revealed. Mr Ablakwa noted that the latest census conducted revealed that of...

Burkina Faso Government revokes Taparko gold mine licence

Burkina Faso has revoked the operating licence for the Taparko gold mine, citing legal disputes and unmet socio-economic obligations by its managing company, Taparko Mining. The government highlighted the company's potential inability to fulfil...

Gbinyiri conflict: Ablakwa engages Burkina Faso on 1,455 Ghanaian refugees

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that 1,455 Ghanaians displaced by the Gbinyiri conflict are currently taking refuge in Burkina Faso, a significant drop from the peak number of 2,500. Speaking at the Government...

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians

Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May. Since the start of their insurgency in Burkina Faso in 2016, the Islamist armed groups have repeatedly attacked and...

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for all African travelers

The government of Burkina Faso has scrapped visa fees for all African nationals travelling to the country. Authorities say the move is part of efforts at promoting Pan-African solidarity and boosting regional integration. The decision by the...

WATAF Delegation Meets with Finance Minister as Freetown Gears Up for Regional Tax Conference

A delegation from the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) paid a courtesy call on Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister, Ahmed Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, as the country prepares to host the annual regional tax conference in Freetown from...

Burkina Faso Ends Visa Fees for African Nationals

Burkina Faso has waived visa fees for all African citizens, a move officials say strengthens Pan-African ties and promotes regional trade and tourism. Burkina Faso removes visa fees for African nationals while maintaining application requirements....

Ghana Will Not Abandon Citizens Abroad – Minister Assures

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad, particularly those affected by the recent displacement in Gbinyirini...

No Ghanaian in distress anywhere in the world will be ignored – Foreign Minister

By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has given a firm assurance that the Mahama administration will never turn its back on citizens in times of crisis, stressing that “no Ghanaian in distress anywhere in...

Ghana will not abandon citizens abroad – Foreign Minister assures

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare and protection of Ghanaian citizens living abroad, particularly those affected by recent displacement in Gbenyiri in the Savannah...

Burkina Faso waives entry visa fees for all African nationals

Burkina Faso is now free to visit for all African nationals. Ouagadougou says its waiving fees on entry visas for citizens across the continent. The only requirement for Africans wanting to visit Burkina Faso is to fill out an online form and have...

Nigeria’s Shea Nut Export Ban: A Call for Strategic Reform Amid Economic Disruptions

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), a leading Nigerian economic policy think tank, has issued a robust critique of the Federal Government’s recent decision to impose an immediate six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts....

Burkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees for African Travelers: A Bold Step Toward Pan-African Unity and Economic Growth

In a landmark decision aimed at fostering greater regional integration and promoting the free movement of people and goods across the African continent, Burkina Faso has announced the elimination of visa fees for all African travelers. The policy...

Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees For African Travelers

Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any...

Burkina Faso abolishes visa fees for African travellers

Burkina Faso’s military government has scrapped visa fees for all African travellers in a policy aimed at boosting regional integration and advancing Pan-African unity. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana announced the decision on Thursday after a...

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for african travellers in push for Pan-African unity

Burkina Faso has announced the elimination of visa fees for all African nationals, a move it says is designed to strengthen people-to-people ties, boost trade, and advance Pan-African integration. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana confirmed the...