WAFCON 2026: Burkina Faso recover from opening defeat to beat Tanzania 2-1

Burkina Faso breathed new life into their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Friday night. After suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in their opening Group B match, the Burkinabe responded …

2026 WAFCON: Burkina Faso claim historic first win against Tanzania

Zimbabwean Businessman Lands US$4.6 Billion Construction, Mining Deal in Burkina Faso

Zimbabwean conglomerate Prevail Group, owned by businessman and Presidential adviser Dr Paul Tungwarara, has signed a landmark agreement with Burkina Faso’s National Bureau of Major Projects (BN-GPB) to undertake multi-billion-dollar construction and …

Tinubu Blames Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger for Nigeria’s Insecurity, Shifts Blame as Citizens Die

President Bola Tinubu has attributed the surge in insecurity across Nigeria to instability in neighbouring Sahel countries, claiming that problems in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are “adding more fuel to our challenges”. The President made the assertion on …

China helps Burkina Faso youth build farming skills

03:01 China is supporting agricultural skills training in Burkina Faso, where young farmers are learning practical vegetable cultivation techniques aimed at improving food security and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. The program, led by …

Burkina Faso: democracy cancelled

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, has told his compatriots to forget about democracy. He’s putting his words into practice. His junta has dissolved all political parties and suspended civil society organisations and media outlets. It’s also …

Chad and Burkina Faso discuss co-operation in combatting terrorism

Chad and Burkina Faso discussed strengthening security co-operation, including in the fight against terrorism. This was reported by the Ministry of Security of the West African country. “The discussions focused on strengthening security co-operation …

Burkina Faso, Chad seek closer security cooperation to combat terrorism

OUAGADOUGOU, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Burkina Faso and Chad have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation, particularly in the fight against terrorism, according to a statement issued Thursday by Burkina Faso's Ministry of Security …

WAFU B U20: Mohammed Zaidan named MVP after spirited display against Burkina Faso

Black Satellites midfielder Mohammed Zaidan was named Man of the Match following Ghana's hard-fought 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso in their second Group B fixture at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, on Thursday evening …

WAFU B U20: Ghana and Burkina Faso settle for draw in Group B clash

The Black Satellites battled to a 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso in their second Group B fixture at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, on Thursday. Reduced to ten men following the dismissal of defender Kofi Junior Kumah, the …