Tag: Burkina Faso
‘We would never practise democracy, forget it!’ – Traore
In a stark rejection of democratic norms, Burkina Faso’s junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré told citizens on Thursday that they…
Ivory Coast cruise past Burkina Faso to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Ivory Coast doubled their advantage in the 32nd minute after Diallo turned provider, sliding a precise pass into the box…
Defending champions faces hungry neighbours as Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso clash in AFCON last 16
Overall, the teams have met 20 times, with Côte d’Ivoire recording eight wins, nine draws and only three defeats against…
Burkina Faso sink Sudan to qualify for 1xBet AFCON knockout stage
Burkina Faso qualified for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations with a composed 2–0 victory over Sudan…
Riyad Mahrez’s penalty fires Algeria into AFCON knockout round
The decisive moment arrived in the 23rd minute after Burkina Faso’s Ismahila Ouedraogo was penalised for a foul in the…
Detained Nigerian Air Force Crew freed, arrive safely in Ghana
During the engagements, Tuggar conveyed President Tinubu's message of solidarity, apologized for any procedural irregularities in overflight authorizations, and reaffirmed…
Burkina Faso frees Nigerian military aircraft, crew
The incident had drawn regional attention after comments from Sahel military leaders raised concerns over airspace violations
Tensions rise as Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military aircraft over airspace violation
“In this regard, and on the instructions of the Heads of State, the Arian and anti-aircraft defences of the Confederal…
CAF Schools Football Championship: Nigeria up against CIV, Benin Republic in Ouagadougou
The four-day fiesta will witness competition in both male and female categories, though Nigeria is taking part in only the…
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger announce withdrawal from ICC
The three military-led countries accused the court of arbitrarily prosecuting war crimes and serving as an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression.”
NDA celebrates Burkina Faso’s 65th independence with allied cadets
The Commandant of the Academy, Maj. -Gen. Abdul Ibrahim, said that the presence of Burkinabe cadets was a testament to…
CAJ fumes over arrest, conscription of 3 journalists into military in Burkina Faso
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has called for the immediate release of three journalists detained in…
ECOWAS: X-raying the existential threat of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso exit
The three states notified ECOWAS that they would withdraw their membership within one year, which is the stipulated timeline for…
ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger six months to reconsider withdrawal
The Authority takes note of the notification by the Republic of Burkina Faso, Republic of Mali and Republic of Niger…
UN condemns Burkina Faso terror attack as 200 killed Attack
According to news reports, it was the latest terror attack by the Al Qaeda-linked militant group known as Jama’at Nusrat…