Burkina Faso launches its first electric car

Burkina Faso launches its first electric car

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Burkina Faso, officially the Republic of Burkina Faso, is a landlocked country in West Africa.
Capital:
Ouagadougou
Official language:
French
Population:
23.7 million (2023)
Burkina Faso launches its first electric car

Burkina Faso launches its first electric car
This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Tanker explosion in Nigeria, Thailand's choking air, Peru's miniskirt ban

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Tanker explosion in Nigeria, Thailand's choking air, Peru's miniskirt ban
Burkina Faso bans colonial-era wigs in courtrooms
Burkina Faso bans colonial-era wigs in courtrooms
This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Burkina Faso gov't dissolved, China refuses visa to US personnel, Gonzalez set to return

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Burkina Faso gov't dissolved, China refuses visa to US personnel, Gonzalez set to return
Burkina Faso junta dissolves government, fires prime minister

Burkina Faso junta dissolves government, fires prime minister
WFP and US provide crucial aid to over 1 million crisis-affected people in Burkina Faso

WFP and US provide crucial aid to over 1 million crisis-affected people in Burkina Faso
Thousands fleeing violence in Burkina Faso find refuge in Ivory Coast: Video

Thousands fleeing violence in Burkina Faso find refuge in Ivory Coast: Video
West African junta states set to launch new regional passport

West African junta states set to launch new regional passport
Burkina Faso removes Ecowas logo from new passports: summary

Burkina Faso removes Ecowas logo from new passports: summary
Macron welcomes African leaders for commemoration of Provence landings: Video

Macron welcomes African leaders for commemoration of Provence landings: Video
Senegal opens doors to visa-free travel for over 60 countries

Senegal opens doors to visa-free travel for over 60 countries
Burkina Faso achievements in security receive no publicity, foreign minister says

Burkina Faso achievements in security receive no publicity, foreign minister says
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Senegal Roundup: Visa-free policy, media protection, LGBTQ activism
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Global South Roundup: Ramaphosa re-elected, 3D-printed rocket engine, march against abortion ban
Burkina Faso prolongs military governance for additional five years: summary

Burkina Faso prolongs military governance for additional five years: summary
Africa's coup wave: The list of nations still under military control

Africa's coup wave: The list of nations still under military control
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger finalise formation of confederation after ECOWAS exit

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger finalise formation of confederation after ECOWAS exit
Rising tide of drug trafficking in the Sahel, UN report reveals

Rising tide of drug trafficking in the Sahel, UN report reveals
Meet the African scientist whose gene-modified mosquitoes could end malaria: World Malaria Day

Meet the African scientist whose gene-modified mosquitoes could end malaria: World Malaria Day
How strawberries are making an economic difference in Burkina Faso

How strawberries are making an economic difference in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Roundup: Terrorist attacks, football, ECOWAS withdrawal

Burkina Faso Roundup: Terrorist attacks, football, ECOWAS withdrawal
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on three junta-led states: summary

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on three junta-led states: summary
Burkina Faso's junta halts export permits for artisanal gold mining: summary

Burkina Faso's junta halts export permits for artisanal gold mining: summary
Military-led Sahel countries need ECOWAS to sustain 'insignificant' economies - Political analyst

Military-led Sahel countries need ECOWAS to sustain 'insignificant' economies - Political analyst
ECOWAS crisis: Whose fault, who loses at the end?

ECOWAS crisis: Whose fault, who loses at the end?
Military-led Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit ECOWAS amid sanction dispute: summary

Military-led Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit ECOWAS amid sanction dispute: summary
Burkina Faso develops first mining residue treatment plant
Burkina Faso develops first mining residue treatment plant
Tackling gender-based violence, the African success story

Tackling gender-based violence, the African success story
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s joint fight against all odds

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s joint fight against all odds
Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso after closure in 1992

Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso after closure in 1992
Four suspected French spies arrested in Burkina Faso
Four suspected French spies arrested in Burkina Faso
Are West African states shifting from colonial languages?
Are West African states shifting from colonial languages?
Burkina Faso launches indigenous languages TV channel

Burkina Faso launches indigenous languages TV channel
Société Générale to exit Burkina Faso and Mozambique

Société Générale to exit Burkina Faso and Mozambique
Burkina Faso elevates indigenous languages to official status, drops French
Burkina Faso elevates indigenous languages to official status, drops French
Several African countries battling with dengue fever

Several African countries battling with dengue fever
Burkina Faso's military junta commissions nation’s first gold refinery
Burkina Faso's military junta commissions nation’s first gold refinery
Meet the Burkinabe fighting waste with reusable ecological bags

Meet the Burkinabe fighting waste with reusable ecological bags
West African countries facing the worst terrorism threats

West African countries facing the worst terrorism threats
Meet the new African taekwondo champion

Meet the new African taekwondo champion
Burkina Faso Roundup: Food aid, terrorism, economic growth

Burkina Faso Roundup: Food aid, terrorism, economic growth
Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20

Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20
‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally

‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally
Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians

Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians
Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide

Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide
‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade

‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade
Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts

Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts
Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference

Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference
Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes

Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes
‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis

‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis
Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day

Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day
Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS

Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS
Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says

Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says
Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news

Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news
‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge

‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge
Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home

Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home
Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium

Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium
Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit

Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit
Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival

Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival
‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities

‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities
Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown

Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown
Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny

Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny
Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry

Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry
Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years

Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years
130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea

130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea
Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute

Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute
Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi

Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi
9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary

9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary
Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show

Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show
Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects

Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects
Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push

Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push