Fact File: 8 African Countries That Faced FIFA Sanctions in World Cup Qualifiers
World Cup qualifiers have ruined campaigns across Africa. FIFA sanctions for ineligible players often cost more than any defeat. One mistake off the pitch can end a nation’s dream. World…
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to Name Nigerian Politicians Aiding Bandits
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso are set to point fingers at Nigerian Politicians Aiding Bandits Arrests made as investigations widen across borders Violence escalates in Zamfara, Kwara, Kaduna and other states…
Burkina Faso Abolishes Visa Fees for Africans Amid Push for Pan-African Unity
Military ruler Traoré scraps visa charges for all African nationals Policy expands beyond ECOWAS as Burkina Faso exits regional bloc Move aligns with African Union agenda to boost free movement…
Ex-Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaoré Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Blaise Compaoré, Ex-president of Burkina Faso's has received a life sentence in absentia for his role in the assassination of his revolutionary predecessor, Thomas Sankara. Sankara was just 33 when…
Burkina Faso Soldiers Overthrow Military Government
Burkina Faso Army Captain, Ibrahim Traore on Friday, ousted military leader Paul-Henri Damiba and dissolved the government and constitution, According to Captain Ibrahim Traoré, a group of officers decided to…
12 Killed in Burkina Faso Unrest
At least 12 civilians died and six were injured in an attack by suspected jihadists in northwestern Burkina Faso, near the border with Mali. “Several dozen men on motorbikes attacked…
2 Nigerian Girls Burnt to Death By Their Boyfriends in Burkina Faso
Emerging reports held that two Nigerian girls have been burnt to death by their boyfriends in Burkina Faso. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, as confirmed by a…
Fresh Coup Attempt Hits Burkina Faso
A fresh coup attempt in Burkina Faso has been successfully thwarted by the country’s intelligence and security services. The coup was directed against the military government and was foiled by…
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Withdraw from ECOWAS over Suspension
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States. The leaders of the three Sahel nations on…
2021 AFCON: Burkina Through as Tunisia Beat Nigeria to Qualify For Q-Finals
Burkina Faso last night saw Gabon out of the ongoing African Cup Of Nations, AFCON on penalties. The Stallions beat Gabon7-6 on penalties at Stade Limbe to ensure dumping out…