Burkina Faso

The explosion in Burkina Faso death toll rises to 63 , one person was reportedly detained, an investigation is opened to determine the cause of an explosion. In South-western Burkina Faso, the blast left nothing but devastation, the…

The United States has halted nearly $160 million in US aid to Burkina Faso after determining the January ouster of President Roch Kabore constituted a military coup, triggering aid restrictions under US law, a State Department spokesperson…

Authorities in Burkina Faso say they have blocked access to Facebook for security reasons. Government spokesman Alkassoum Maiga said the government did not have to comment on the cause of the blockade, which began on January 10 and…

Eight countries have qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, round of 16. Senegal, Guinea, Morocco and Gabon became the latest countries to book their place in the 2021 AFCON last-16 on Tuesday. Senegal played a 0-0 draw…

The authorities in Burkina Faso have detained a total of fifteen people suspected of involvement in a plot to "destabilize institutions". The group includes one senior army officer, soldiers and civilians. The announcement was made by…

Burkina Faso muscled their way to an important 1-0 victory over Cape Verde in Thursday's second Group A game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.  After an opening defeat by the hosts, this was a must-win for the Stallions, who…

The main opposition party in Burkina Faso, CDP, has re-elected Eddie Komboïgo has its leader. The election took place during the 8th Congress in the capital, Ouagadougou. The party presented a new political bureau comprised of 89…

The government in Burkina Faso has announced the appointment of a new prime-minister following the resignation of Christophe Dabire. The new head of government is Lassina Zerbo, the former head of a top nuclear watchdog. Facing the…

Unidentified gunmen ambushed and killed at least 14 members of a government-backed civilian militia in Burkina Faso on Thursday, officials said, the latest in a wave of violence. The attack came a day after President…

General Gilbert Diendere, a key defendant in a trial over the 1987 assassination of Burkina Faso's revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, has  pleaded not guilty at the landmark proceedings. The trial, unfolding in a military court in the…