#Burkina Faso
#Burkina Faso

Over a dozen worshippers killed during mass in northern Burkina Faso, church official says

Terrorist attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso resulted in 15 deaths and 2 injuries.

Burkina Faso has been facing violent extremism since the jihadist insurgency spilled over in 2015. [ more ]

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Europe news

After Wagner, Russia makes new military plans in Africa DW 02/09/2024

Russia has sent 100 military staff to Burkina Faso to help protect the country's military junta leader and the general public from terrorist attacks.

The new unit, called the Russian Africa Corps, will be directly subordinate to Russia's Defense Ministry and will take over from the defunct Wagner Group. [ more ]

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Europe news

Russia's new military plans in Africa DW 02/09/2024

Russia has deployed 100 military staff to Burkina Faso to assist the military junta and protect against terrorist attacks.

These soldiers will be taking over from the Wagner Group, a private military contractor, and will be directly accountable to the Russian Ministry of Defense. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

France politics

Burkina Faso junta expels 3 French diplomats over alleged 'subversion'

The military Junta in Burkina Faso has expelled French diplomats amid deteriorating relations with France. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

1 month ago

France politics

The end of an era for the French language?

The coup-born government of Burkina Faso aims to revise the constitution by abolishing the use of French as an official language.

Mali and Burkina Faso are actively challenging their dependence on the French language in the African Sahel region. [ more ]

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Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: South Africa break Moroccan hearts in 2-0 masterclass

Bafana Bafana upsets Morocco at AFCON tournament

Mali advances to quarterfinals by defeating Burkina Faso [ more ]

BBC Sport

Namibia hold Mali to reach last 16 for first time

Namibia makes first ever appearance in last 16 of African Cup of Nations

Mali tops Group E and will face Burkina Faso in knock-out round [ more ]

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Hubert Velud: Burkina Faso to part company with French coach after last-16 Afcon 2023 exit

Burkina Faso are seeking a new coach following their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations

The country's football federation cited unsatisfactory results as the reason for not renewing coach Hubert Velud's contract [ more ]

BBC Sport

Mali set up Ivory Coast tie by beating Burkinabe

Mali beat Burkina Faso to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations

Mali will face Ivory Coast in the next round [ more ]

BBC Sport

Angola beat Burkina Faso as both sides reach last 16

Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 to top Group D in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Angola will face a third-placed team from Group E or F in the last 16, while Burkina Faso will face the winners of Group E. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Algeria held to second Afcon draw by Burkina Faso

Baghdad Bounedjah's double helped Algeria secure a draw against Burkina Faso in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Algeria's hopes of advancing in the tournament are still alive thanks to Bounedjah's late equalizer. [ more ]

BBC Sport

4 months ago

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Late Traore penalty helps Burkina Faso beat Mauritania

Bertrand Traore scores 96th-minute penalty to give Burkina Faso narrow win over Mauritania in Africa Cup of Nations opener

Mauritania was minutes away from earning a point in the match [ more ]

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Algeria 2-2 Burkina Faso (Jan 20, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Algeria scores added-time equalizer in 2-2 draw with Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso denied early progress to next stage [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

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Burkina Faso: Army accused of executing civilians, babies DW 04/25/2024

At least 223 civilians, including 56 children, were executed by Burkina Faso soldiers in two villages, highlighting the gravity of military abuses and crimes against humanity. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

France politics

Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over subversive activities'

Burkina Faso has ordered three French diplomats to leave within 48 hours due to alleged subversive activities, marking a decline in relations with France. [ more ]

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Europe news

Russian Time': How Burkina Faso fell for the charms of Moscow

Russia increasing influence in Burkina Faso amid French disillusionment.

Visible signs of Russian influence in Burkina Faso, including cultural events and political symbolism. [ more ]

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Burkina Faso prosecutor says some 170 people 'executed' in attacks on northern villages

Around 170 people executed in attacks on three villages in Burkina Faso.

Survivors reported women and children among the victims in the attacks. [ more ]

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Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: Algeria snatch last minute equaliser in 2-2 draw vs Burkina Faso

Algeria's Baghdad Bounedjah scored the winning goal in extra time to save his team from a potential loss against Burkina Faso

Mauritania lost a close match to Angola, ending with a score of 3-2

Tunisia and Mali ended their match in a 1-1 draw in Group E [ more ]

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5 months ago

Last G5 Sahel members Chad, Mauritania acknowledge alliance is a spent force

The two remaining members of West Africa's G5 alliance are dissolving the anti-jihadist group after the other three founding countries left.

Burkina Faso and Niger criticized the G5 Sahel for failing to achieve its objectives and hindering their ambitions for security and development. [ more ]

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