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Burkina Faso plans to withdraw mining permits from some foreign companies and will seek to produce more of its own gold, junta leader Ibrahim Traore said on Saturday, without specifying which permits could be cancelled. “We know how to mine our gold and I don’t understand why we’re going to let multinationals come and mine …
Until Tuesday 27th August 2024, the Boungou and Wahgnion gold mines in Burkina Faso were owned by an African mining company. However Ouagadougou has agreed a deal to nationalise the mines for around $80 million. Endeavour Mining, which agreed to sell Boungou and Wahgnion to Lilium last year for more than $300 million, had accused …
Junta-led Burkina Faso has indeed adopted a plan to ban homosexuality, making it the latest African nation to do so despite international condemnation. Here are the key points: Background: Burkina Faso, a West African nation, was previously among the 22 out of 54 African countries that allowed same-sex relations. Recent Development: The military junta in Burkina …
They formed the “Alliance of Sahel States,” seeking sovereignty, security cooperation, and closer ties with Russia while opposing French involvement. The alliance emphasizes African sovereignty amid regional security challenges in the Sahel. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/three-african-nations-embrace-russia-kick-out-french-us-troops-exit-pro-west-ecowas-watch/vi-BB1pxTws https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/three-african-nations-embrace-russia-kick-out-french-u-s-troops-exit-pro-west-ecowas-watch/videoshow/111553685.cms
At least 15 people have been killed and two others injured following an attack on a Catholic church in north-eastern Burkina Faso on Sunday. It took place during Sunday worship in Essakane village in Oudalan province – close to the border with Mali. Few details have been given. A church official indicated the gunmen were …
Looks like the “French” tried to overthrow the Military Government of Burkina Faso and Failed. Consequences….. https://twitter.com/_/status/1707203457109651517 The military government in Burkina Faso has averted a coup attempt. “Officers and other participants in coup attempt have been arrested, and others are being actively sought.” Thousands of demonstrators marched in the capital on Tuesday to support …
🚨🇫🇷 France has announced CODE RED travel advisories for the capital cities of 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, 🇳🇪 Niger, and 🇲🇱 Mali. Macron knows something we don't… pic.twitter.com/AJ1Eb0qkIV — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) August 7, 2023 BREAKING: France freezes all aid to Burkina Faso 🇫🇷🇧🇫 pic.twitter.com/J7geqVtHz6 — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) August 7, 2023 🚨🇳🇪🇲🇱🇷🇺 Wagner …