The United States has informed its European allies that it expects Europe to assume the majority of NATO’s conventional defense responsibilities by 2027. This message, delivered during meetings with European diplomats, came with a clear warning: if European countries fail to make sufficient progress, Washington may withdraw from certain key NATO planning functions. However, U.S. officials have not specified how such progress would be measured. European officials, for their pa

Bamako, 6 Dec. 2025 (AIB) – The Burkina Faso Agency for Standardization, Metrology and Quality (ABNORM) took advantage of the 2025 edition of the Mali International Handicrafts Fair (SIAMA) to strengthen its efforts in promoting quality, particularly through the certification of Burkinabe artisanal and agri-food products.

Ouagadougou, 6 December 2025 (AIB) — The Association of Young Visionaries (AJV) on Saturday launched the first edition of the Burkina Museums and Tourist Sites Fair (SAMUSITB), an event designed to promote the country’s cultural heritage and enhance the value of its tourist attractions. The initiative aims to bring greater visibility to museums, historical landmarks, and cultural sites across the country, while encouraging citizens—especially the youth—to take an active inter