The Latest Breaking News from Burkina Faso

France kills 10 Islamist militants in Burkina Faso

An air strike by the French "Operation Barkhane" battling Islamist militants in the Sahel has killed 10 members of a terrorist group in Burkina Faso during the night of Feb. 7 and Feb. 8, France's chief of staff said in a statement on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2022

Analysis-Leaving Mali would not be easy as French military feels the heat

France is considering withdrawing its troops from Mali, but adapting its strategy to prevent Islamist militancy spreading south may prove complex and contribute to uncertainty in the region.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2022

Two weeks after Burkina Faso coup, U.N. Security Council expresses 'serious concern'

The United Nations Security Council expressed "serious concern about the unconstitutional change of government" in Burkina Faso in a statement more than two weeks after a military coup deposed President Roch Kabore.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2022

How Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Premier League stars fared in AFCON final

AFCON 2021 reached its conclusion over the weekend as the third place play-off and final took place, as Senegal, Egypt, Burkina Faso and Cameroon battled for the last time

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2022

Man City's Issa Kabore named best young player at AFCON

He played a pivotal role in ensuring Burkina Faso reached the semi finals

Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2022

Contagious coups: what is fuelling military takeovers across west Africa?

Specific contexts differ, but underlying factors often include jihadist conflict and failures to provide inclusive governance

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022

West Africa grapples with new wave of military coups

West Africa is grappling with a wave of military coups over the past 18 months that has some wondering which country could be next

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022

Salah and Mané vie for glory as Egypt and Senegal target Cup of Nations trophy

Perhaps it was prescience. Just after Liverpool striker Sadio Mané had inspired his Senegal side to a 3-1 victory over Burkina Faso to reach a second successive Cup of Nations final, coach Aliou Cissé cited the Liverpool anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone to highlight the extent of the solidarity supporting…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 6, 2022

Aboubakar brace fires Cameroon comeback to take third place at Cup of Nations

The faithful flocked in their thousands to cheer the disappointed heros again. And just over two hours after kick-off, they departed joyuously into the night. Cameroon, 3-0 down with 18 minutes remaining, had come back to draw level and beat Burkina Faso in a pênalty shoot-out.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 5, 2022

Cameroon stage remarkable late fightback on way to shootout win for third-placed AFCON finish

Cameroon came from three goals down to beat Burkina Faso on penalties and clinch third place in the Africa Cup of Nations

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2022