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Published on Jan 17, 2025

Burkina Faso Bans Colonial-Style Wigs for Judges in Decolonisation Effort

Burkina Faso, military leader, Ibrahim Traore Photo: @AfricaHub January 17, 2025 Hour: 1:11 pm Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has announced a bold decision to ban the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, marking a significant …

Source: teleSUR - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 17, 2025

BURKINA FASO PAYS BACK HER EXTERNAL DEBT

BURKINA FASO PAYS BACK HER EXTERNAL DEBT In a landmark decision reshaping Burkina Faso’s economic landscape, President Ibrahim Traoré announced the clearance of the country’s $4.7 billion external debt while simultaneously taking control of its lucrative …

Source: Zambian Observer - Label Pending
Published on Jan 16, 2025

After first career brace, Chelsea CB Tosin joins Ghana, Burkina Faso stars in FA Cup Team of the Round

Tosin Adarabioyo has been recognized for his outstanding performance during Chelsea's 5-0 rout of Morecambe in the Emirates FA Cup, with football statistics website Whoscored naming the Nigerian central defender in its Team of the Round. The former …

Source: All Nigeria Soccer - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2025

Burkina Faso Bans Colonial-Style Wigs for Judges

Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré, has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, marking a significant step towards decolonizing the country’s judicial system. The ban aims to foster national identity and assert the country …

Source: Face of Malawi - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2025

Nun in Burkina Faso battles exclusion of women accused of witchcraft

La Croix International: Who are the residents of the Delwendé Center? Sister Vickness Muleya: The women we welcome have been rejected by their families after being accused of witchcraft. From what I know about the Mossi culture (an ethnic group in West …

Source: La Croix International - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 16, 2025

Burkina Faso bans colonial-style wigs in courts

President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges. This decision marks a significant step towards breaking away from colonial traditions and embracing practices that reflect the country’s …

Source: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 16, 2025

Burkina Faso Abolishes Colonial-Era Judicial Wigs to Embrace Cultural Identity

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on Jan 14, 2025

How four French intelligence agents, held for a year in Burkina Faso, were freed

Night had just fallen on December 18, 2024, when a Bombardier Challenger 604 private jet touched down at Ouagadougou airport in Burkina Faso. Owned by Air Ocean Maroc, Morocco's leading business aviation company, the aircraft was dispatched by Moroccan …

Source: Le Monde - Center-left
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Fears for the future in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso over Ecowas withdrawal

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso – who have formed their own Alliance of Sahel States – from West African bloc Ecowas is set to take effect on 29 January, with security experts and members of the diaspora voicing concern over what lies ahead. …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2025

Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges

Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré, has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, marking a significant step towards decolonizing the country’s judicial system. The ban aims to foster national identity and assert the country …

Source: Zambian Observer - Label Pending