The Latest Breaking News from Burkina Faso

Everything you need to know about the semi-final clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the semi-final clash at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium

Burkina Faso boss Kamou Malo vowed on Tuesday that his team would stick to their playing style despite facing Africa’s strongest team Senegal in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

President says five hour attack on the government palace was a ‘failed attack against democracy’.

The Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals get underway this afternoon as pre-tournament favourites Senegal take on Burkina Faso for a place in the final.

Burkina Faso's military junta claimed Monday that it had restored the constitution and has appointed its coup leader as head of state, following its suspension from the African Union.

The last time rebellious soldiers attempted to overthrow Burkina Faso's government in 2015, Marcel Tankoano was among thousands of protesters who took to the streets to oust the junta. Within days, loyalist forces had restored the president to power.

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AFCON’s final eight teams battled it out over the weekend for a place in the semi-finals, as Liverpool Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane continued their quest for continental glory