[African Arguments] For many decades, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali constituted one of the most integrated spaces of human and economic circulation in West Africa. Beyond simple geographical neighbours, these three former French colonies ...

[RFI] President Emmanuel Macron has called for a "rebalanced", "equal-to-equal" partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France's presence on the continent.

[Premium Times] The junta accused the former transitional President, Paul-Henri Damiba, of orchestrating the plot, according to the BBC.

[Shabelle] Burkina Faso, Bobo -- Burkina Faso's government says it has thwarted an attempted coup against President Ibrahim Traore, accusing former transitional president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba of masterminding the plot.

[CAF] Algeria 1-0 DR Congo (AET)Scorer: Adil Boulbina (118)

[CAF] The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage in Morocco has been an electrifying showcase of talent, with key players like Mohamed El Shenawy, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané, and Amad Diallo standing out as match-winners for their respective teams...

[allAfrica] The respected Brussels-based think tank, the International Crisis Group, has identified three conflicts in Africa as among the 10 world-wide which - following a violence-wracked 2025 - are expected to continue and which should receive mo...

[CAF] Algeria defeat Burkina Faso to reach the knockout stages Sudan secure a vital win over Equatorial Guinea Mozambique edge Gabon 3-2, claiming their first-ever AFCON win Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire play to exciting draw in Marrakech

[Premium Times] Across six host cities and nine stadiums, players have stepped up in crucial moments earning Men of the Match honours, shaping results and giving fans early markers of who could matter most as the tournament develops

[Premium Times] In Casablanca, Burkina Faso produced the most dramatic moment of the day, scoring twice deep into stoppage time to overturn Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in Group E.

[Nile Post] Two goals deep into second-half added time gave Burkina Faso a stunning comeback win over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

[CAF] Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea will begin their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Group E campaign in Casablanca on Wednesday. Kick-off is at 13h30 local time (12h30 GMT).

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[Leadership] The Nigerian Air Force C-130 crew, which was earlier detained in Burkina Faso and released on yesterday, has continued its mission from the country to Portugal using the same aircraft.

[Premium Times] Whatever happens, it always comes back to diplomacy, as we have seen in this case. Diplomacy usually finds a way to win. Eventually.

[Nile Post] Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen.

[Vanguard] The Federal Government has expressed uncertainty over the current status of the 11 soldiers and aircraft detained in Burkina Faso, casting doubt on reports that they have departed for Portugal.

[Vanguard] The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing.

[People's Dispatch] The severing of ties to the France-led judicial council, announced on December 15 as part of Burkina Faso's broader break from Françafrique.

[Leadership] Burkina Faso has released 11 pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), nine days after their detention for landing in the West African neighbouring country

[Premium Times] The lawmakers mandated key committees to engage relevant ministries and security agencies to ensure a swift and transparent resolution amid accusations by the Alliance for Sahel States (AES).

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has debunked as false claims and insinuations making the rounds on social media, alleging that its C-130 aircraft, currently being held in Burkina Faso, was forced to land on suspicion of espionage.

[Vanguard] ...Says we're on top of the situation

[Vanguard] The Nigerian military has debunked reports alleging that a Nigerian military aircraft was involved in a clandestine intelligence operation in Burkina Faso, describing the claims as false, misleading and unsupported by facts.

[Leadership] The Nigerian military aircraft C-130 carrying 11 soldiers that made emergency landing in Burkina Faso over technical challenge, have remained detained by the authorities in Ouagadougou seven days after.

[Centre 4s] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strong diplomatic relations with the Sahel, also based on the precious metal: gold. Concerned countries are: Sudan, Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Mauritania. Togo, a gold producer...