We Have to Finish in Style, Says Burkina Faso's Coach Traore
CAF
Burkina Faso head coach Brahima Traore has said his team intends to finish their TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Algeria in style as they aim to go back… Read more »
Teen Mothers and Depression - Lack of Support From Partners and Violence Are Big Drivers in Malawi and Burkina Faso [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Up to one in four African girls have their first child before the age of 18. Becoming a mother at such a young age can lead to mental health problems like depression. Research… Read more »
Mali Decries ECOWAS After Burkina Faso's Army Accused of Massacre
VOA
Mali's military government has lashed out at the Economic Community of West African States' chairman for calling an April massacre in neighboring Burkina Faso part of a genocide. Read more »
Army Linked to Massacre of 156 Civilians [press release]
HRW
African Union, United Nations Should Press for Credible, Independent Inquiry Read more »
Mali, Burkina Faso Complete Semi-Final Line Up At U-17 AFCON
Capital FM
Mali and Burkina Faso completed the semi-final line up at the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria after winning their quarter final duels on Thursday, also earning… Read more »
Al-Qaeda Frees Australian Doctor After Seven Years
DW
The Australian doctor and his wife were kidnapped by al-Qaida-linked extremists in northern Burkina Faso. The couple had been running their medical clinic for four decades in the… Read more »
Burkina Faso Coach Traore Proud of His Players Despite Senegal Loss
CAF
Burkina Faso's head coach Brahima Traore says he is proud of his players, despite their failure to make the final of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »
We Gave Everything Against Senegal, Says Burkina Faso's Ouedraogo
CAF
Burkina Faso midfielder Emmanuel Ouedraogo says the team gave its everything against Senegal in their TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match in Annaba,… Read more »
TotalEnergies U17 AFCON - Ambitious Alio Now Targets Title With Burkina Faso
CAF
Burkina Faso's Souleymane Alio is confident that the team has shown their capabilities to challenge for the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after their hard… Read more »
Djibo, a Life Under Blockade
MSF
Burkina Faso is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that has seen 1.99 million internally displaced people flee violence perpetrated by jihadist groups (OCHA, 31… Read more »
Burkina Faso Snatch World Cup Ticket Away From Nigeria's Golden Eaglets
Premium Times
Despite a flurry of opportunities and dominating possession, the Nigerian team were unable to convert their chances into goals, culminating in a disappointing 2-1 defeat. Read more »
TotalEnergies U17 AFCON - Burkina Faso Beat Nigeria to Make Semis, Qualify for World Cup
CAF
Burkina Faso edged out Nigeria 2-1 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers on Thursday to progress to the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and… Read more »
Senegal, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Mali to Represent Africa At U17 World Cup
Premium Times
The four sides sealed their places following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday. Read more »
Burkina Faso Edges Golden Eaglets Out of Afcon, World Cup
Leadership
Burkina Faso's Young Etalons took the few opportunities that came their way to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in a gritty Africa U17 Cup quarter-final duel in Algiers on Thursday. Read more »
U-17 Afcon - Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Battle Burkina Faso for World Cup, Semi-Final Tickets
Premium Times
Indeed, the stakes are high for Thursday's contest billed for 8 p.m. at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers. Read more »