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Burkina Faso

The latest news on the West African nation

The French and Senegalese army personnel during a base handover ceremony in Dakar in July. AFP

France's complete withdrawal from West Africa should worry the rest of the world

CommentAugust 13, 2025

A woman who saw her two sons killed by gunmen during an attack in Burkina Faso and was forced out of her country by extremist attacks. AFP

EU urged to get closer to the Sahel to counter extremism

EuropeOctober 21, 2024

Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen addresses a press conference on Denmark's new strategy for Africa on Monday. AFP

Denmark closes embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso

EuropeAugust 26, 2024

The aid is a continuation of the UAE's humanitarian approach to extending a helping hand to countries in times of need. AP

UAE sends 50 tonnes of food aid to Burkina Faso

GovernmentJanuary 23, 2024

Burkina Faso soldiers on patrol. The latest violence was reported in Koumbri in Yatenga province, in the north of the country. AFP

Suspected terrorist attack in Burkina Faso kills 53

AfricaSeptember 06, 2023

Niger's junta supporters take part in a demonstration in front of a French army base in Niamey. Reuters

Niger: West African bloc mulls Niamey meeting after intervention threat

WorldAugust 13, 2023

US Vice President Kamala Harris with Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo in Accra, Ghana, on March 27. Reuters

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Kamala Harris takes aid package to Ghana

USMarch 27, 2023

The motive for Ibrahim Traore's coup was anger at failures to stem a seven-year jihadist insurgency. AFP

Burkina Faso put its faith in youthful junta leader Ibrahim Traore

AfricaOctober 14, 2022

Capt Ibrahim Traore looks on during the announcement on television that he has ousted Burkina Faso's military leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba. Reuters

Burkina Faso soldiers announce overthrow of military government

AfricaSeptember 30, 2022

Police are battling extremists who killed at least 22 people in north-western Burkina Faso on Sunday. AFP.

Militants kill 22 people in Burkina Faso, officials say

AfricaJuly 04, 2022

A Malian soldier patrols the river bank in Konna, central Mali. AFP

Sahel's anti-extremist force undermined by coups, UN chief warns

USMay 11, 2022

Burkinabe architect Diebedo Francis Kere is the first African and black person to win the prestigious prize, which has been awarded annually since 1979. AFP

Diebedo Francis Kere is first black architect to win Pritzker Prize

Arts & CultureMarch 16, 2022

Senegal's forward Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 semi final football match between Burkina Faso and Senegal at Stade Ahmadou-Ahidjo in Yaounde on February 2, 2022. (Photo by Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP)

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Mane's record-equalling strike sends Senegal into Afcon final

FootballFebruary 02, 2022

Senegal's forward Sadio Mane attends a training session at the Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium in Yaounde on February 1, 2022, on the eve of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Burkina Faso and Senegal. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)

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Mane trains ahead of Senegal vs Burkina Faso Afcon semi-final

FootballFebruary 02, 2022

Ghana 's President Nana Akufo-Addo is pictured during a virtual summit of leaders of the Economic Community of West African States on January 28. Ivory Coast Presidence Press Service via Reuters

West African bloc suspends Burkina Faso after coup

AfricaJanuary 29, 2022

Mohamed Salah (C) of Egypt celebrates after the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON Round of 16 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Egypt at Japoma Stadium, Douala, Cameroon, 26 January 2022. EPA / Gavin Barker EDITORIAL USE ONLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Minnows make their mark, Mane and Salah still in the mix at Afcon

FootballJanuary 28, 2022

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