Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
The Congolese official Jean-Jacques Ndala, who previously officiated the recent Africa Cup of Nations final, has been designated to referee the first leg of the African Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. […]
The Confédération africaine de football has appointed Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to oversee the first leg of the Ligue des champions final. This highly anticipated clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR is scheduled for […]
During an interview with Bip Radio on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Théodore Holo, the former President of the Constitutional Court, commended the significant generational transition ushered in by Romuald Wadagni’s election to the nation’s presidency. […]
The Ivorian government has implemented a significant policy change. To bolster the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and enhance the affordability of air travel, a substantial 25% reduction in passenger levies has been formally enacted. […]
A United Nations committee has raised the alarm over widespread human rights violations targeting the Fulani community in Burkina Faso. Independent investigators report a surge in extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detentions, kidnappings, and enforced disappearances […]
Nearly four months have passed since the Africa Cup of Nations final, a match initially won by Senegal with a 1-0 extra-time victory, only to be controversially awarded 3-0 to Morocco by the CAF appeals […]
The synchronized terrorist attacks that swept across Mali on April 25, 2026, represent a pivotal moment, not just for Bamako and the escalating violence in the Sahel, but for the entire West African region. This […]
Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala is once again in the spotlight. Following his prominent role in the CAN 2025 final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed him to officiate the first leg of the CAF […]
Talk about making a statement! The Bénin national U20 women’s team, affectionately known as the Amazones, pulled off a fantastic 1-1 draw on Saturday while visiting Côte d’Ivoire. This result against the formidable Éléphantes gives […]
As he prepares to hand over power to Romuald Wadagni, President Patrice Talon leaves behind a nation significantly reshaped. From modernizing essential infrastructure to fostering political stability, the past ten years of governance have been […]
While the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) now grapples with internal friction, reportedly sparked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent bonuses, a mere two months ago, the organization displayed remarkable cohesion. This unity emerged following a […]
Senegal’s football academies: a new wellspring of talent Crédit photo, Getty Images Under the scorching Dakar sun this Wednesday afternoon, the synthetic pitch at CICES pulses with a distinct energy. Away from the bustling VDN, […]