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…
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…
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…