Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso Bans Colonial Wigs In Courts To Embrace Cultural Identity
15 Jan

Burkina Faso Bans Colonial Wigs In Courts To Embrace Cultural Identity

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Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has banned the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges, marking a significant move to decolonize the country’s judicial system. Announcing the decision, President Traoré stressed the importance of breaking away from colonial traditions and embracing practices that reflect Burkina Faso’s cultural heritage. The ban is part of his broader push to foster national identity and assert the country’s sovereignty. Colonial-era wigs have long been symbols of foreign influence in African legal systems. Burkina Faso now joins other nations on the continent in discarding such relics in favor of indigenous…
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Ongoing Conflicts In Burkina Faso Cause Of Tomato Shortage In Ghana – Queen Mother Of National Tomato Sellers
27 Apr

Ongoing Conflicts In Burkina Faso Cause Of Tomato Shortage In Ghana – Queen Mother Of National Tomato Sellers

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Queen Mother of the Greater Accra Tomato Transporters and Sellers Association, Otumfuor Charity, has blamed the surge of tomato prices on the volatile situation currently in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso, Ghana’s neighbour in the North has been a major supplier of tomatoes, a staple in the Ghanaian diet, used in various dishes to add flavour and nutrients for years until the halt in recent weeks. According to The National Tomato Transporters and Sellers Association, they are currently experiencing increasing difficulties in transporting tomatoes from Burkina Faso due to ensuing conflict in that country. Otumfuor Charity in an interview with Citi News explained…
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Man, 22, killed At Lawra-Burkina
25 Apr

Man, 22, killed At Lawra-Burkina

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The family of a young man, Victor Nasana Kungmaa, who was shot and killed by two unknown assailants believed to have crossed the border from Burkina Faso, have appealed to the police in the Lawra Municipality and the security agencies to find the culprits so they will face the law. The family said that would be justice served for Victor, and give an assurance of the safety and security for young people living on the border town engaged in trading across the border. According to the family, three days after the 22-year-old man was killed, another young man in a…
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Ghana/Burkina Faso Reaffirm Commitment To Joint Fight Against Terrorism
22 Dec

Ghana/Burkina Faso Reaffirm Commitment To Joint Fight Against Terrorism

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Ghana and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to work together in fighting terrorism in the sub-region. Ghana's National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah disclosed this to journalists in Ouagadougou on Wednesday 21st December 2022 after conveying a message from President Akufo-Addo to the Burkinabe leader President Ibrahim Traore. Mr Kan-Dapaah led a high-level delegation from Ghana which also included Security chiefs and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Flanked by the Burkinabe Foreign Minister Madame Olivia Rouamba, Mr Kan-Dapaah said "the two countries reviewed the strong cooperation between them and clarified to their mutual satisfaction recent…
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