Blaise Compaoré

Burkina Faso stresses need for Doha cotton deal

African Agriculture (Free subscription) | 19/11/2008

Africa's biggest cotton exporter Burkina Faso called again on members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to conclude a trade deal that would tackle rich countries' distorting subsidies on cotton. President Blaise Compaore urged WTO members to finish the Doha round to open up trade, stressing that poor countries' dependence on commerce as they face a global financial crisis. "I urge members of the...

Road accident in Burkina Faso kills more than 60

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 15/11/2008

A collision between a passenger bus and a truck killed more than 60 people Saturday in the West African nation of Burkina Faso, officials said.

Côte d'Ivoire: November Election Officially Canceled

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008

A high-level group overseeing Côte d'Ivoire's peace process has called on the electoral commission to meet with political leaders and civil society to decide a new date for presidential elections.

• Côte d'Ivoire leaders postpone election - Mail & Guardian

Ivorian poll officially postponed

BBC News (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008

Ivory Coast's leaders officially agree to postpone elections, citing delays in voter registration and security concerns.

IVORY COAST: Party leaders postpone presidential elections

France24 (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

In a much expected move, political parties have decided to delay the Ivory Coast's post-war presidential elections due to voter registration and security issues.

Africa: Country Germany Prepare for Fourth Africa Forum

All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008

The 4th Africa Forum of the Partnership with Africa initiative launched by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Horst, co-hosted by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Umaru Yar'Adua. is scheduled to take place this week in the capital Territory, Abuja.

African leaders to speak at ITU meeting

The Industry Standard (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008

Presidents Blaise Compaoré of Burkina Faso and Paul Kagame of Rwanda are among those scheduled to speak at the International Telecommunication Union's high-level meeting on ICT, climate change and cybersecurity Nov. 12 at ITU Headquarters in Geneva. The ITU Council 2008 High-Level Segment (HLS) is designed to provide ministers and councillors with an opportunity to exchange views on emerging trends...

Ministers Adopt Action Plan Against Drugs And Organized Crime

All Africa (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008

Ministers of Justice and Interior from ECOWAS Member States have adopted two main documents strategic to West Africa's renewed fight against illicit drugs and organized crime.

Sankara 20 Years Later - a Tribute to Integrity

All Africa (Free subscription) | 17/10/2008

Blaise Compaoré and Françafrique killed Thomas Sankara in the belief that they could extinguish the example he set for African youth and progressive forces across the continent. They could not have been more wrong. One week before his assassination, in a speech marking the 20th anniversary of the assassination of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, Thomas Sankara declared: 'Ideas cannot be killed, ideas never die.'...

• Sankara 20 years later: A tribute to integrity - A Glimpse of the World

'Mbeki should continue efforts in Zimbabwe'

IOL (Free subscription) | 29/09/2008

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki should be allowed to continue his mediation efforts in Zimbabwe despite the recent political changes in Pretoria, according to Burkina Faso leader Blaise Compaore.

'Let Mbeki keep Zim talking'

IOL (Free subscription) | 28/09/2008

Former president Thabo Mbeki is being called to remain a mediator in power-sharing talks in Zimbabwe.

President Compaoré names new cabinet in Burkina Faso

Afriquenligne (Free subscription) | 04/09/2008

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - President Blaise Compaoré of Burkina Faso Wednesday appointed, by decree, a new cabinet of 28 ministers and six deputy-min isters.

AU, EC organise forum on media, development

Afriquenligne (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Underlining their common vision of the future and development towards a society of shared progress, the commissions of the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) are organising a three-day forum on 'Media and Development' for academics and professional journalists in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

Warlord says he played part in Burkina Faso coup

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 26/08/2008

One of Liberia's most infamous warlords admitted Tuesday that he had trained in Libya and helped topple the government of Burkina Faso before overthrowing Liberia's president.

• Warlord owns up to role in African coup - Denver Post
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Nigeria letter from Burkina Faso (sample 2)

Bosses blog (Free subscription) | 18/08/2008

Dear Friend, I am Mr.Rafiq Compaore,from Burkina Faso in west Africa.I got your e-mail contacts from computerised datas after my extensive search via the website for a God-fearing and trust-worthy person to bestow this transaction which is the only hope of our survival into his or her hands.When i got your address,I prayed and meditated fervently over it and i commited it into the hands of God that...