Tag: Burkina Faso
12 Burkinabe soldiers, 4 volunteers killed in terrorists’ attack
Burkina Faso is grappling with rising jihadi violence linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group that’s killed thousands and…
Burkinabe ex-president Compaore jailed for life for Sankara murder
Compaore was charged in absentia along with his former Head of Security, Hyacinthe Kafando, who was also sentenced to life…
American nun Tennyson kidnapped by gunmen in Burkina Faso
Tennyson had been serving since 2014 in a community of nuns in the parish of Yalgo, part of the diocese…
Terrorists kill 13 soldiers in east Burkina Faso attack
Security in Burkina Faso has worsened since 2015, with terrorist attacks killing more than 1,000 people and displacing over 1…
Burkina Faso junta defies ECOWAS, AU with 3-year rule
The charter was approved by the conference and signed by Damiba in the early hours of Tuesday after a day-long…
Burkina Faso coup leader Damiba promises to curb terrorism
Damiba has not said how long he plans to hold power, but has promised to work with the regional bloc,…
We lost to professional misconduct: Burkina Faso captain Traore
Traoré who won the man-of-the-match award, blamed the loss on his team mates, saying that it was a result of…
Cameroon in great comeback to beat Burkina Faso for AFCON Bronze
Two minutes later, Aboubakar equalised for Cameroon, firing the rebound into the bottom left corner after the ball broke to…
AFCON 2021: We must learn and move forward, says Cameroon coach
Cameroon was knocked out of the 2021 AFCON tournament after losing 1-3 to Egypt in a penalty shootout following a…
AFCON: Burkina Faso ready for Indomitable Lions, says Coach Malo
The Stallions of Burkina will do battle against the Indomitable Lions for the consolation prize of a podium finish at…
Why ECOWAS has not sanctioned Burkina Faso junta
"We have engaged them. And they have shown interest that they want to work with ECOWAS towards the restoration of…
Senegal thrash Burkina Faso to reach AFCON finals
Mane then capped a brilliant performance with a superb finish on 87 minutes to take his country to AFCON final.
ECOWAS-UN mission meets Burkina Faso junta, Kabore
The members of the joint mission also visited ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore, who's in good health, according to…
AU suspends Burkina Faso after military coup
The AU suspended two other West African members, Mali and Guinea, after their own military takeovers in 2021. The coup…
Breaking: Burkina Faso knock out Tunisia, hit AFCON Semis
The Stallions of Burkina Faso have beaten Tunisia 1-0 to move into the Semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations…