Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), have declared a 'maximum alert' for their defense and security forces. The decision, announced in a joint statement, cites perceived foreign interference and the reorganization of terrorist groups as primary concerns.
The United Nations and its partners have launched a $5.1 billion humanitarian aid appeal for West and Central Africa, targeting 24 million vulnerable people in 2026. The appeal, launched on December 8, 2025, addresses the severe impact of violence, climate change, and other crises across eight countries, including Burkina Faso, where millions are displaced and in urgent need.
The United Nations and its partners have launched a $5.1 billion humanitarian aid appeal for West and Central Africa to assist 24 million vulnerable people in 2026. The region faces severe challenges from escalating violence, including in Burkina Faso, and the profound impacts of climate change, which have left over 42 million people in need.
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), have placed their defense and security forces on maximum alert. The decision, announced in early December 2025, cites perceived foreign interference and the reorganization of terrorist groups as primary concerns for the region's stability.
Burkina Faso's Transitional Legislative Assembly has unanimously approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia, initially signed in June 2025. The deal aims to boost the nation's energy strategy, address chronic electricity shortages, and includes plans for nuclear infrastructure, technology transfer, and specialist training.
Italy's U-17 national football team secured a 1-0 victory against Burkina Faso in the FIFA U-17 World Cup quarterfinals on November 21, 2025, in Qatar. Thomas Campaniello scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, sending Italy to the semifinals for the first time in 38 years.
Burkina Faso's Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications has validated a Manual of Procedures for the Management of Information Systems. This initiative, held on September 23, 2025, in Ouagadougou, aims to standardize information system management across public structures, enhancing digital governance and administrative efficiency.
