Press Releases
Stay up to date with press releases covering announcements, company news, product launches, and business updates.
Publish your press release
Lavrov Accuses France of Trying to Undermine Governments in Ex-African Colonies
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has alleged that France is attempting to remove governments it considers unfavorable in several of its former African colonies in an effort to restore its historical influence in the region.
ECOWAS Chairman Julius Maada Bio Meets Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Commits to Peace
EIN Presswire
President Bio and Captain Traoré pledge cooperation for peace, unity, and stability across West Africa.
Moscow Condemns Terrorist Attack on Main International Airport in Niger
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russia has condemned a terrorist assault on the main international airport in Niger’s capital last week and reaffirmed its support for security operations against jihadist groups in the Sahel region.
President Julius Maada Bio Proposes ECOWAS–UN–AU Joint Compact for Peace and Resilience in the Sahel
EIN Presswire
President Bio urges the UN Security Council to support an ECOWAS–UN–AU Compact to address terrorism and instability in the Sahel.
Nigerian Officers to Face Military Trial Over Alleged Coup Plot
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A group of Nigerian military officers will face a court-martial following allegations that they plotted to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government last year, according to an armed forces statement.
Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia military bands perform at Moscow festival
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Army bands from Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia performed for the first time at Russia’s ongoing Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival.
Renowned Fistula Surgeon from Burkina Faso to Visit U.S. in September for Awareness and Advocacy Tour
EIN Presswire
The Worldwide Fistula Fund will host Dr. Ouedraogo will visit the U.S. from Sept. 9–13 to raise awareness & support for maternal health initiatives.
Moscow vows to help Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in fighting terrorism
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in tackling terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.
Russia Unveils Providing Mobile Disease Lab to Burkina Faso
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russia has announced that it will provide Burkina Faso with a mobile laboratory designed to diagnose over 20 contagious illnesses, including those involving highly hazardous pathogens, according to the press department of the Russian...
Russia ink nuclear energy agreement with Burkina Faso
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have signed a new agreement to boost cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, focusing on joint initiatives involving radiation technologies and training specialists from the West African nation.
Attempt to Overthrow Benin President Foiled
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Benin's President Patrice Talon has announced that government-aligned military units successfully suppressed an insurrection launched by rogue soldiers attempting to seize power.
Benin foils attempted military coup, ECOWAS condemns action
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Benin’s President Patrice Talon announced that loyal security forces successfully stopped an attempted coup by a small group of mutinous soldiers, reports indicate.
International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements
South African Government
Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya.
Benin soldiers announce coup, oust president Talon
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Soldiers in Benin declared on national television that they had removed President Patrice Talon from power, asserting that they were now in charge of the state.
Global Health Day Celebrates Research and International Collaboration
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Illinois
Mariia Shipovskaia, MD, a research assistant in the Department of Surgery, presents her research poster about HPV vaccination knowledge and practice in Ukraine during the Global Health Day poster session.
South Africans agree on democracy being best fit of government
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A recent public opinion survey has revealed that less than half of South Africans now regard democracy as the most suitable system of government, signaling a deepening crisis of confidence in the nation’s political framework, according to...
The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival Celebrates African Voices and the Fight for Artistic Freedom
EIN Presswire
The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival spotlights a bold lineup of contemporary African films exploring resilience, artistic freedom and identity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 33rd African...
Orezone Gold Provides Market Update Following Government Meeting
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE | ASX: ORE | OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone” or “Company”) announces that the Company has met in person with the Government of Burkina Faso, where it was...
Fortuna drills 4.5 g/t Au over 37.4 meters at Kingfisher and 11.2 g/t Au over 5.6 meters at Sunbird, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report updated exploration drilling results from the Kingfisher and Sunbird deposits at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire....
Black Independence Day – International Live Broadcast | July 4th
EIN Presswire
Live from the Ambassadors’ Hall of the Government of the Republic of Burkina Faso. OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Friday, July 4 at 2:00 p.m. (West Africa Time) / 10:00 a.m. (U.S. Eastern Time), the...
Sign up for:
Ouagadougou Politics
The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.
Check Your Email!
We sent a one-time activation link to: .
Confirm it's you by clicking the email link.
If the email is not in your inbox, check spam or try again.
Welcome back!
is already signed up. Check your inbox for updates.