International

Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore Rejects IMF Financial Assistance

In a bold move underscoring financial sovereignty, Burkina Faso has turned down financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a significant shift in the country’s economic and political direction. President Ibrahim Traore’s administration has opted to decline the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility, a program aimed at addressing the nation’s balance of payments issues […]

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Burkina Expels French Defense Attaché Over Alleged “Subversive Activities”

Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially informed France of its decision to expel the military attaché, Emmanuel Pasquier, from the French embassy, citing “subversive activities.” This move signals further deterioration in the once-strong relations between these former allies. In a letter disclosed to AFP on Friday, the ministry set a two-week deadline for […]