Welcome to our live blog covering the latest from across Africa. Track the continent’s evolving stance on global affairs and ...

Currently, Ghana is the number one gold producer, number three manganese producer and number three bauxite producer in Africa ...

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has lauded the leadership of BOST for injecting new levels of efficiency into the company’s operations and contributing meaningfully to the ...

Explore how the rise of the BRICS bloc is challenging France's historical dominance in West Africa, reshaping political, ...

Dutch developer Gutami Holding has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with Burkina Faso’s national utility to supply ...

To what extent will the project strengthen Russia's position on the continent and how did the British frame the African ...

IPO on the ASX to fund phase 2 of its Bomboré mine expansion in Burkina Faso. The move follows similar listings by Canadian miners like Robex, amid rising interest in ASX’s stable environment and ...

Burkina Faso’s economy witnessed a significant rebound in 2024, with real GDP growth accelerating to 4.9%, up from 3.0% in 2023, according to the World Bank’s April 2025 Burkina Faso Economic Update.

In June 2025, Burkina Faso marked a significant milestone in its commitment to elephant conservation and the fight against wildlife trafficking, with the formal validation at a two-day workshop in ...

Dr. Claudette Yaméogo is Burkina Faso's only ophthalmologist who specializes in treating children.

Dr. Claudette Yameogo, Burkina Faso's only pediatric ophthalmologist, faces immense challenges in treating eye injuries, especially in rural areas. With just 70 ophthalmologists for 23 million people ...

On paper, Burkina Faso's government covers the cost of medications and care for children under 5, but often no drugs are available in hospitals, meaning families must buy them elsewhere.