(MENAFN) Burkina Faso has put a hold on a malaria research initiative backed by the Gates Foundation amid concerns that the program could be exploited for population control purposes in Africa. The project, run by the Target Malaria team at the...
The Prize was shared equally among the 3 African scientists for their pioneering contributions to the fight against malaria in Africa. KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize for...
(MENAFN) Burkina Faso has declared United Nations resident coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak “persona non grata” following a UN report accusing jihadist groups and national forces of abusing children. The April report documented 2,483 “grave...
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. SCHAUMBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Worldwide Fistula Fund...
(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...
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...
(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. The deal...
Manufacturers focusing on sustainable sourcing and premium formulations are poised to capitalize on global opportunities in the Shea Butter Market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Explore the global Shea...
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have officially signed a cooperation agreement to advance the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including joint projects in radiation technologies and specialist training. The deal was formalized on Thursday at the...
(MENAFN) Russia is set to deliver a mobile anti-epidemic laboratory to Burkina Faso that can test for over 20 infectious diseases, including high-risk pathogens, the Russian Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday. Developed by Rospotrebnadzor,...
REGINA, SK, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Above Food Ingredients Inc. (NASDAQ: ABVE) (“Above Food” or the “Company”) today announced and celebrated the first of many sovereign strategic partnerships involving its merger partner Palm Global...
The Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications of Burkina Faso has signed a landmark agreement with Radio and Television of Burkina (RTB) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s public communication...
The rumor mills have been unkind again. Some imaginative souls claim that a few Nigerian military officers were plotting to overthrow Nigeria’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A coup? In Nigeria? Against a government that has performed so magnificently in...
The Chief Executive for the Bongo District Assembly in the Upper East Region, Joseph Akasake Abaah, has appealed to the government and other institutions to help to construct a befitting district hospital for the people. With a population of over...
No Australian with a pulse could have been anything but deeply moved by the story of Australian doctor Ken Elliott and his wife Jocelyn, who were kidnapped in Burkina Faso by al-Qaeda-linked jihadists. While Jocelyn was released after three weeks,...
At least four people, including a National Health Insurance Authority staff member, a headteacher, and a local chief, were shot dead on Monday after armed men opened fire at the NHIA district office in Garu, Upper East Region, sending shockwaves...
By Oumarou Sanou Three years after seizing power, Burkina Faso’s strongman, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, continues to project himself as the torchbearer of a new African revolution — a reincarnation of the late Thomas Sankara. Yet, his recent...
Education has long been recognized as the foundation for national development, yet in many parts of rural West Africa, the promise of literacy remains elusive. Across the dusty villages of Mali, Niger, and northern Nigeria, millions of children...
Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has called for the strengthening of economic ties between Ghana and Burkina Faso. Mr Ahi, made the call at a bilateral meeting with the Burkina Faso Minister for Industry,...
A group of selected journalists, whistle-blowers, and activists from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Liberia, and Guinea have undergone comprehensive safety and medical training delivered by Lazarus Training, a UK-based organisation specialising...
