Independent English-language coverage of Burkina Faso's most pressing news and developments.
During the 13th edition of the AFRAVIH conference on HIV prevention and treatment, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, experts highlighted the critical importance of addressing mental health challenges faced by adolescents living with HIV. This discussion […]
safeguarding human rights advocates in times of global upheaval ISHR, in partnership with national defender coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, has unveiled a comprehensive collection of best practices. This […]
As Mali grapples with profound instability, its regional partners appear to be looking elsewhere. Neither the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — intended to foster a collective security response among Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger […]
The head coach of the Sénégal U17 national team, Lamine Sané, has officially released the list of 23 players selected for the CAN U17 2026. This prestigious continental tournament is scheduled to take place in […]
AS FAR challenges CAF over referee choice for champions league final Morocco’s football powerhouse, AS FAR, has strongly opposed the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to appoint Jean-Jacques Ndala as the referee for the […]
Omar Daf has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant Mali national team manager position. The Senegalese coach, who recently parted ways with Amiens in France, is now eyeing a high-profile role […]
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 […]