Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory US travel ban
West African nations Mali and Burkina Faso ban US nationals in a tit-for-tat move after President Trump's restrictions. Read the full diplomatic fallout.
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Burkina Faso beat Sudan 2-0 to reach AFCON last 16
Burkina Faso defeated Sudan 2-0 to finish second in Group E and advance to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages. Sudan also progress as a best third-placed team. Read the full match report.
Burkina Faso beat Sudan 2-0 to reach AFCON last 16
Burkina Faso defeated Sudan 2-0 to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages. Sudan also progress as a best third-placed team. Read the full match report and analysis.
West African nations retaliate against Trump's US travel ban
Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals from entry in a direct retaliation to Donald Trump's visa restrictions on their citizens. Explore the escalating diplomatic rift.
West African Nations Ban US Citizens in Visa Retaliation
Mali and Burkina Faso impose entry bans on US nationals, retaliating against Trump's expanded travel restrictions. Explore the latest diplomatic rift.
Mali and Burkina Faso Retaliate with US Travel Ban
West African nations Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals in a tit-for-tat move following President Trump's travel restrictions. Read the latest on this diplomatic escalation.
Tapsoba's 98th-minute header wins it for Burkina Faso
Edmond Tapsoba's last-gasp header secured a stunning 2-1 victory for Burkina Faso over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations opener. Read the full match report.
Afcon 2025: Burkina Faso face Equatorial Guinea on Christmas Eve
Live updates and team news as Burkina Faso take on Equatorial Guinea in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations Group E fixture. Kick-off is at 12.30pm GMT. Follow the action.
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Plan Large-Scale Anti-Extremist Ops
The Alliance of Sahel States announces imminent large-scale military operations against jihadist groups, following the launch of a 5,000-strong joint battalion. Read the latest on the regional security shift.
Burkina Faso releases detained Nigerian Air Force personnel
Burkina Faso's military regime has freed 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel detained after an emergency landing. Diplomacy resolved the incident amid regional tensions. Read the full story.
Burkina Faso Plans to Bring Back Death Penalty
Burkina Faso's military government approves bill to reintroduce capital punishment for serious crimes, reversing a 2018 abolition. Read the latest on the sweeping legal reforms.
Chelsea Lead Race for Teen Star Mohamed Zongo
Chelsea are working to sign 16-year-old Mohamed Zongo, a highly-rated Burkina Faso midfielder, ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United. Discover the details of the potential transfer.
Chelsea close to signing teen sensation Mohamed Zongo
Chelsea are working to sign 16-year-old Burkina Faso midfielder Mohamed Zongo, fending off interest from Manchester City and Manchester United. Discover the details of the deal.
Sahel conflict sends herders fleeing to coastal cities
Deadly violence in the Sahel region is stripping cattle herders of their livelihoods, forcing thousands to migrate to cities like Abidjan. Discover the human impact of this escalating crisis.
Islamic State claims deadly Mali barracks attack
Islamic State jihadists have claimed responsibility for a brutal attack on a military base in Mali that left dozens dead, marking one of the deadliest assaults on the country's armed forces this year.
Trump's colonial rule comments spark international condemnation
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism after reportedly praising colonial governance in Africa during private Republican dinner conversations, drawing condemnation from historians and diplomats.
West African states quit ICC, form new confederation
Military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce a strategic 'Confederation' and jointly withdraw from the International Criminal Court, signalling a major geopolitical shift.
Vatican condemns 'barbaric' Burkina Faso church attack
The Vatican issues a powerful condemnation after a Catholic church massacre in Burkina Faso, denouncing extremist violence and calling for peace. Latest on the attack.
Burkina Faso imposes 5-year jail for 'promoting homosexuality'
Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.
Dozens killed in drone strike on Burkina Faso military base
A major drone strike on a military base in Burkina Faso has resulted in significant casualties, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the nation's ongoing conflict with jihadist insurgents.
Climate crisis erodes Burkina Faso's painted houses
Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall are eroding the centuries-old UNESCO-listed painted houses of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso, putting a unique cultural heritage at risk.
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