Burkina Faso

Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson January 16, 2023 The United States is deeply concerned by the abduction of more than 50 women by violent extremists near Arbinda in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso on January 12 and 13. Those abducted must be returned safely to their loved ones immediately and unconditionally, and those responsible should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our thoughts remain with those abducted as well as their families and other loved ones. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. Abductions in Northern Burkina Faso Submission Details Author: Africa Media from . More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact Facebook: Twitter: …

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Press Release January 1, 2023 The United States today terminated Burkina Faso from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program for failing to meet the requirements of the AGOA statute. The Biden-Harris Administration is deeply concerned by the unconstitutional change in government in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso will be provided with clear benchmarks for a pathway toward reinstatement and the Administration will work with their government to achieve that objective. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. U.S. Terminates AGOA Trade Preference Program for Burkina Faso Submission Details Author: Africa Media from . More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact Facebook: Twitter: …

Department Press Briefing Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Washington, D.C. October 4, 2022 [Excerpted] QUESTION: The coup there. There’s a demonstration today on which there are some Russian flags. The head of the Wagner Group offered praise for the new junta leader, the new coup leader. Does the United States have any concern about Russia’s role in Burkina Faso or any information on what’s going on? MR PATEL: Sure. So first and foremost, I would say that the U.S. is continuing to monitor the situation in Burkina Faso. But specifically as it relates to your question, we have spoken clearly about the destabilizing impact of both Russian disinformation but also the Wagner Group’s activities globally. Countries where the group has been deployed find themselves weaker and less secure, and we’ve seen that in a number of cases in Africa alone. So we – our viewpoint is that we condemn any attempt to exacerbate the current situation in Burkina Faso, and we strongly encourage the new transition government to adhere to the agreed‑upon timeline for return to a democratically elected, civilian-led government. Nick, you had a question? QUESTION: Could I just briefly follow up? MR PATEL: Sure. QUESTION: Is there actually a concern that the Wagner Group is actually going to come in, that there is something being cooked between them and the authorities in Burkina Faso? MR PATEL: I’ve not seen anything as it relates to that. But again, we’ve been very clear that the – about the destabilizing impacts both on Russian disinformation but also the Wagner Group as well. [End Excerpt] For full transcript of the briefing, click this link. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. Department Press Briefing: Burkina Faso Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Regional Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Regional Media …

Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson October 1, 2022 The United States is deeply concerned by events in Burkina Faso. We note that for the second time in eight months, military officers have asserted that they have dissolved the government and National Assembly and suspended the constitution. We join our partners at ECOWAS, the African Union, and the European Union in condemning these acts and the ongoing violence, which put in jeopardy the agreed-upon timeline for a return to a democratically elected, civilian-led government. We call on those responsible to deescalate the situation, prevent harm to citizens and soldiers, and return to a constitutional order. The United States is closely monitoring this fluid situation, and we call for restraint by all actors. The United States stands firmly with the people of Burkina Faso in their aspirations for democracy, peace, development, and respect for human rights. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. The Situation in Burkina Faso Submission Details Author: Africa Media from . More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact Facebook: Twitter: …