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…
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…
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…
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…