Burkina Faso
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:24:15 GMTArmy Gives 14 Days to Evacuate Before Vast Operation
[Ghanaian Times] Burkina Faso's army has given civilians two weeks to evacuate vast areas in northern and southeastern regions of the country in advance ofmilitary operations against rebel fighters.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:57:55 GMTNigeria and Burkina Faso Reach Wafu-B Final to Qualify for TotalEnergies U17 Afcon 2023
[CAF] Burkina Faso lined up a final clash with Nigeria when they defeated hosts Ghana 1-0 on Wednesday night at the WAFU B U17 Championship in Cape Coast.
Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:54:38 GMTBurkina Faso in Fightback to Defeat Cote d'Ivoire in Wafu B U17 Thriller
[CAF] Burkina Faso staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to defeat highly-fancied Cote d'Ivoire 4-2 at the WAFU B U17 Championship on Saturday.
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:19:17 GMTThousands of Massacre Survivors Need Emergency Aid
[VOA] Geneva -- The U.N. refugee agency says thousands of survivors of a recent massacre in Burkina Faso are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:06:13 GMTUrgent Support Needed for 14,000 Who Fled Following Massacre
[UN News] In Burkina Faso, UN humanitarians on Friday appealed to the international community for help, after attacks by armed groups forced thousands to flee their homes in the east of the country.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:37:39 GMTUN Chief Condemns Brutal Attack That Left Scores Dead
[UN News] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned a weekend attack in Burkina Faso that left dozens of civilians dead and displaced scores more, his Spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:46:31 GMTBurkina Faso Journalist Luc Pagbelguem Says Prime Minister's Bodyguard Attacked Him
[CPJ] Dakar -- Burkina Faso authorities should investigate the recent attack on journalist Luc Pagbelguem and hold that person to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:40:31 GMTECOWAS Maintains Sanctions On Mali, Calls for Transition in Burkina Faso, Guinea
[RFI] West African leaders meeting in Accra have decided to uphold sanctions against Mali, along with the suspension of Burkina Faso and Guinea from the bloc. The measures could be lifted if the military rulers in all three countries speed up plans f...
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:30:54 GMTECOWAS Upholds Sanctions On Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso
[GhanaToday] The Economic Community of West African States last Saturday upheld the sanctions imposed on the three junta-ruled nations-- Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:39:45 GMTBuhari Canvasses Stiffer Sanctions On Guinea, Burkina Faso
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the readiness of the Nigerian government to back further sanctions to be imposed by the Economic Community Of West Africa (ECOWAS) on Guinea and Burkina Faso aimed at ensuring that a democratic form...
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 18:11:59 GMTKhouribga - Moroccan and Burkina Faso Film Clubs Sign Partnership Agreement
[MAP] Khouribga -- An agreement of partnership, cooperation and coordination between film clubs in Morocco and Burkina Faso was signed on the occasion of the 22nd edition of the International Festival of African Cinema (FICAK) held in Khouribga.
Mon, 30 May 2022 10:50:46 GMTPolice Arrest Human Traffickers to Mali, Burkina Faso
[Daily Trust] The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three people in connection with alleged human trafficking from Nigeria to Mali, Burkina Faso and other African countries.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:54:52 GMTVelud Hands Debut Burkina Faso Call-Ups for Trio On AFCON Qualifiers
[CAF] New Burkina Faso head coach Hubert Velud has named three new players in his squad for next week's TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations against Cape Verde and Eswatini.
Mon, 30 May 2022 07:38:25 GMTMore Than 50 Killed in the East
[Agenzia Fides] Ouagadougou -- More than 50 people have been killed near Madjoari, a village in eastern Burkina Faso. The massacre took place on May 25, but it was not known until yesterday, May 26.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 13:24:54 GMTGVA Ups the Fibre Speeds Offered to Canalbox Customers
[Balancing Act] London -- This week Groupe Vivendi Africa upped the speeds offered to its Canalbox customers. In doing so it has increased the pricing stakes in what are often very uncompetitive francophone markets. Russell Southwood looks at what's ...