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Burkina Faso has announced the immediate severance of its diplomatic relations with France, a first since its independence in 1960. This decision, justified by Ouagadougou in the name of national sovereignty and non-interference, marks the collapse of a bilateral relationship that has already been severely degraded since the rise to power of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. […]
Burkina Faso now requires prior authorization from any student wishing to pursue their studies abroad, even if they are self-funding their education. Presented as a measure for monitoring educational paths and professional integration, this decision by the Traoré government marks an unprecedented tightening of control over student mobility. The Burkinabè Council of Ministers on June […]
Burkina Faso has expressed its dissatisfaction to the European Union following an intervention by European MP Christophe Gomart regarding the political and security situation in the country. The ambassador of the European Union to Ouagadougou was received on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Burkina Faso Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the head of diplomacy, […]
The Burkinabe Minister of Economy and Finance, Aboubakar Nacanabo, has been elected president of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank for a one-year term. The election took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the 51st edition of the annual meetings of the IDB Group. In this position, Aboubakar Nacanabo will lead the work […]
The High Council of Communication of Burkina Faso has fined Canal+ International 50 million CFA francs for failing to provide free and automatic broadcasting of RTB’s public channels to its subscribers. The regulator accuses the French operator of not adhering to an agreement signed in 2025, amid heightened scrutiny of foreign media in Burkina Faso. […]
Burkina Faso wants to make entrepreneurship a mandatory discipline in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This reform, part of the presidential initiative for quality education for all, aims to better prepare students for self-employment in a country where the labor market remains dominated by the informal sector. Burkina […]
Nearly 21% of Burkinabè live in food insecurity, alerted the Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Kargougou, on the occasion of the International Day of Food Safety. In response to the risks associated with contaminated food, the government is announcing an increase in inspections, health monitoring, and public awareness. According to the National Institute of Statistics […]
The Burkinabe government has decided to suspend the organization of all beauty contests across the national territory. This measure, announced by the Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism, comes pending the adoption of new regulations intended to better regulate these events. Burkina Faso is tightening its regulations in the beauty contest sector. In a […]
The ECOWAS mediator to the AES, Lansana Kouyaté, was received in Ouagadougou by Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré for discussions focused on regional security, stability, and free movement. This first Sahelian stop marks the operational beginning of a delicate mediation between an ECOWAS weakened by the departure of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, and an AES […]
The nomination of Nourénou Atchadé to lead the opposition party Les Démocrates, announced at the Ordinary National Council on Sunday, March 22, 2026, divides the party’s leadership and militants. Questioned on Tuesday, March 24, by Africaho, former MP Kamel Ouassangari defended the procedure used and said that it respects the party’s internal rules. For him, […]
The former president of Burkina Faso’s transition, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, was arrested in Togo and then expelled to Ouagadougou, according to several corroborating sources. This operation comes amid a tense political context, marked by recent accusations of an attempted coup d’état leveled by the Burkinabè military junta. According to reports, Damiba, who had […]
The government of Burkina Faso has undergone a significant reshuffle with several changes to the names of ministries, a reorganization that forms part of a restructuring effort undertaken by the authorities to align public action with the country’s current challenges. According to an official statement released recently, this revision notably affects the terminology of certain […]
The former Burkinabé minister and MP Yolande Compaoré has been found dead in circumstances that have stirred emotion and questions among the public. The body of the high-profile political figure was recently discovered at her home, according to local security sources. It was a close associate who raised the alarm after noticing the deceased’s prolonged […]
Following the draw conducted this Saturday by CAF, the Amazones U17 know their path to the 2026 World Cup in Morocco, with a first round against Burkina Faso. Benin now knows its roadmap to the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled in Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) carried out, this Saturday, January […]
The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a close this Tuesday with two clashes on the schedule: Algeria – DR Congo and Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso. The Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continued on Monday with two decisive fixtures. The heavy favorite for […]
With a goal by Edmond Tapsoba in stoppage time, Burkina Faso took the upper hand over Equatorial Guinea (2-1) on Wednesday in the opening match of Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Burkina Faso ultimately did not fall into Equatorial Guinea’s trap. The Stallions defeated Nzalang Nacional this Wednesday, as part of […]
Plusieurs rencontres sont au programme ce mercredi à travers les pelouses marocaines. De gros chocs comptant pour la première journée de la phase de poules de la CAN 2025. Quatre affiches sont au programme ce mercredi, dans le cadre de la première journée des phases de poule de la CAN 2025. En cette veille de […]
Nigeria officially apologized to Burkina Faso following the violation of Burkinabè airspace by a Nigerian aircraft. This diplomatic step was conducted at the highest level by the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Youssouf Maitama Tuggar, who was received in audience at the Koulouba Palace in Ouagadougou by the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. […]
Burkina Faso is preparing to reinstate the death penalty in its penal code. The decision, announced Thursday, December 4 at the end of the Council of Ministers, comes from the military regime led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The death penalty, abolished in 2018 under the civilian government, could again apply to offences such as high […]
The African continent will have two representatives among the eight best teams at the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Burkina Faso and Morocco secured their qualification on Tuesday, after the final round of 16 matches, joining Brazil, Switzerland, Italy and Austria in the next round. Two African nations will be in the quarter-finals of the […]
With notably a quadruple from Sadio Mané, Senegal thrashed Kenya this Tuesday in a friendly match. Traveling to Rabat in Morocco, the Cheetahs of Benin were beaten by the Stallions of Burkina Faso. Benin faced Burkina Faso this Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco, as part of the November international break. An important match for the Cheetahs […]
Benin face Burkina Faso this Tuesday evening in Rabat, Morocco. It’s a match as part of the November international break. The November FIFA window in the Africa zone ends this Tuesday with, among other fixtures, a meeting between Benin and Burkina Faso. A high‑profile clash serving as preparation for AFCON 2025. Last week, the Stallions […]
The coach of Benin’s Cheetahs, Gernot Rohr, will publish, on 6 November, his list of players called up for the match against Burkina Faso, part of the November international break. Like other African countries, Benin will return to the pitches next November. The Cheetahs will face Burkina Faso as part of the year’s final FIFA […]
Ahead of the November international break, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has called up an extended squad of 30 players. A list made up of the usual veterans and promising new faces. Benin is entering the final phase of its preparations for AFCON 2025, and Gernot Rohr has chosen to shake things up. The Franco-German coach […]
