Tag: Burkina Faso

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…

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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…

BREAKING: Burkina Faso President Arrested by Soldiers

Mutinous troops in restive Burkina Faso arrested President Christian Kabore on Monday and detained him in army barracks a day after staging an uprising, security sources told AFP. Soldiers at…

BREAKING: Military Takes Over Power in Burkina Faso, Dissolves Parliament

Soldiers in Burkina Faso announced over state television Monday that they had seized power in the West African nation and dissolved its government and parliament. They also said they had…

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BREAKING: ECOWAS Suspends Burkina Faso after Coup

The Economic Community of West African Counctries, blowWAS on Friday suspended Burkina Faso following a coup that ousted civil rule. ECOWAS however, said no further sanctions will be imposed for…

2021 AFCON: Stunners Cameroon Stage Extraordinary Comeback From 3-0 Down to Beat Burkina 5-3 on Penalties

The hosts of the latest edition of the African Cup Of Nations, Cameroon has done the impossible to ensure they won the third-place play-off on Saturday night. The Indomitable Lions…

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…

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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…